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Automobile Body Styles Sedan:  A long running and popular body style for buyers around the world, a sedan offers many feature, such as four doors and a separate trunk area, and are usually within price range for new customers.   http://mrg.bz/p0W3vS Convertible: A vehicle providing an open-air passenger cabin for traveling during good weather, convertibles provide the protection of a retractable roof for different weather conditions.    http://mrg.bz/2TRIEi Coupe:  A long running body type, coupe's are often considered to be sporty and personal. Comfortable for front row passengers, coupe's aren't typically suited for families.    http://mrg.bz/y2C00x Trucks:   Considered the workhorses of the auto industry,trucks typically don't offer many seats, but have a flatbed for transporting various cargo.    http://mrg.bz/wi5Pch Van:  Can be the leading choice for drivers, as it offers many seats and lar...

Careers in the Automotive Industry:      High tech automobile systems such as stability and traction control, cruise control, and variable valve timing were all unheard of 30 years ago. In order to have a career in the automobile industry, need to have skills in math, science, communications and technical areas. Unlike other other high-tech educational options that would take four-eight years of college/university, a career as an automotive technician only requires two years, and you'll have lest college debt.  The U.S. Dept. of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts that the automotive repair and maintenance industry will  237 500 jobs, and create a 30% growth rate by 2020. Unlike other jobs, people working in automotive service and repair are fairly immune to outsourcing. Automotive technicians can work in a variety of areas, such as collision repair, performance upgrades, parts distribution, vehicle maintenance, and many others. The automotive technici...

Technologies in Development      I think that each of the six emerging technologies will happen, but I think that some will take longer than others. I think that will EV Extravaganza will take longer to happen, as electric cars are expensive, as well as the cost of charging them. I think the development of flying cars will have the biggest impact on society, as people have been working on creating one since 1907.  I think that the first technology to be used will be Ford's Workload Estimator/ Biometric Scanner. as people have already made similar designs to try and reduce the number of  accidents.  When it comes to flying cars, I think they would be a huge benefit to society, as emergency personal could get onto the scene quicker, and wouldn't have to swap vehicles. The down side of this, however, is that if a criminal was using this vehicle to escape, they would be able to travel on both land and air, making it harder for the authorities to pursue them. W...

Carl Benz:      The automobile has been around for 122 years. A patent is a a government authority or license conferring a right or title for a set period, especially the sole right to exclude others from making, using, or selling an invention. In January, 1886,  he obtained a patent for his automobile, which he called the "Benz Patent-Motorwagen". In August, 1888, Carl's wife drove the Motorwagen with her two sons. The first Petrol/Gasoline station is born from this. The "axial pivot steering system" helped solve the problem of steering two wheels simultaneously.When the two automobile companies merged, the new name was "Mercedes-Benz". Unlike most pioneers, Carl Benz lived to see his dream come true. H enry Ford:      Three of Henry's employees suggested that rather than have an assembly line where the workers moved from position to position, the items should be brought to them, then sent to the next worker in the line while they stayed put...

Here is a link  to our Digital Communication group rationale.

The following are important parts of your computer: Computer Processing Unit/CPu The Computer Processing Unit (CPU) , or Processor, is located inside the computer case on the motherboard. Often considered the brain, the CPU is what processes the commands. Whenever you press a key, click with the mouse, oir open an application you are sending commands to the CPU. The CPU is covered by the heat sink on the motherboard, which absorbs heat from the processor. The faster your processor, the faster your computer can execute commands. However, other parts depict the speed of the CPU. Companies that make this are: Intel, AMD Motherboard The Motherboard is the main circuit board of the computer. The Motherboard is a thin plate that holds the CPU, the hard drive,memory, the video, audio and internet cards, and connections to computer ports, such as USB ports. The Motherboard connects indirectly or directly to every part of your computer. Companies that make this are: Acer, B...

     Today in BBT 10, we had to choose a website, app, or piece of technology and explain it to seniors and/or the elderly. I chose to explain how to make an account on YouTube, and how to subscribe to channels. Here is a link  to my flyer on how to make a YouTube account, and subscribe to YouTubers.

     The most surprising thing that I found about this unit was how concise the Copyright Act is when you read through it, and how easy it can be to find out just what you can and cannot use. At first, it was difficult to locate the information needed in the Copyright Act, but it became easier as I worked through the information. The manual "Copyright Matters!" was very useful, as it made it easy to find the necessary information on the Copyright Act. The website  NeedHelpNow.ca  is a useful resource for people being cyber-bullied, as it gives tips on how to handle the situation(s).       When it comes to young people, the biggest issue with copyright is plagiarism. i know for a fact that people in my class copy and paste articles for projects, and change two or three words, thinking that they'll get a good mark and that they didn't plagiarize it. However, they end up losing many marks because the teacher knows it's not their work...

     Two actions that can violate someones privacy are: Non-Consensual Distribution of an Intimate Image: If someone has a sexual or intimate photo of you that was taken under private circumstances and knowingly shares it online or with a friend without your consent they can be charged. Voyeurism: Secretly observing/recording  a person who believes their actions are private, or Is in a place where the person is expected to change clothes. Who is all or partially naked, or is engaged in sexual actions. Where the recording is done for sexual reasons.     Two other sections about Canadian Law include: Acts That Make Others Feel Unsafe- Two unlawful acts include Doing/saying something that makes someone scared for themselves or others. (i.e threatening, stalking) Uttering Threats: Threatening to hurt someone, damage their property, or harm their pet.      2.  Acts That Harm The Reputation of Others: Two unlawful acts incl...

     I didn't find anything surprising about this unit. The hardest information to locate was finding both positive and negative points on the three statements on how our society can become even more so digital, as I could easily find negative points but i couldn't always find positive ones off the bat. People should have a place in their community where they can have fast access to the internet, whether it be their own home or an Infocentro. his way, people can look up information they can't find in books, and keep up to date with world events if they don't have access to the News, or a Television. I'm usually not concerned about my privacy online, as the most information I've ever shared online was my first name (not full), and my age. I haven't given out my full name, my address, birth date, etc. I don't worry about posts from younger self coming back to haunt me in my later years because I rarely post anything on Facebook or Twitter, and whenever I  ...

     Fair Dealings provides that it is not an infringement of copyright for teachers, students, instructors, professors, or staff members of a non-profit educational institutes to use other materials, or copy/reproduce short excerpts of copyright-protected work if it is for research, private study, and/or education purposes. Under Fair Dealings, a short excerpt is a single chapter, musical score, article, or newspaper page, as well as an entry from an encyclopedia, a single poem, or an artwork. Also, you can use 10% of a copyrighted work. This does not mean, however, that you can use 10%, then another 10%, then another 10% of the same work, as you would be using 30%, or roughly a third of the work. If a fee is charged by an educational institution for using others copyrighted work without permission, it must be intended to cover only the costs of the institution.      A teacher, instructor, or professor can copy works for the purposes of instructing and...

Topic #1: Our medical records should be all digitally stored online for all medical professionals to access within the hospital when needed. Positive Points: Rather than having to search through multiple filing cabinets, the doctors could easily search up a patients name. It would save money, as less paper would have to be made. Rather than have multiple paper copies, you could have a digital copy of their medical records. Negative Points: If the power was out and the back up generator could only run the necessary medical equipment, you wouldn't have the medical records on hand.\ If stored online, it may take a while to find the necessary documents depending on your internet provider, computer,  and the weather. Documents stored on the computer can accidentally be deleted. Topic #2:Digital textbooks should replace entirely paper textbooks by 2020 in New Brunswick . Positive Points: The government would save money because they wouldn't have to print cop...

     Currently, Ecuador's main source of income comes from their natural resources. In the future, they would like to create a digital and knowledge based economy. ICT stands for the Information Technology Communications. If Ecuador was to increase their connection to the internet, two possible advantages they will have compared to their neighbouring countries are:  Ecuador will have an increased income, bettering the economy.  People in Ecuador will receive a better education.      Infocentros are public spaces tat provide computer training and internet access to rural communities. There are a few Infocentros in New Brunswick, such as one in the Newcastle Library in Newcastle, Miramichi, NB. I would say that New Brunswick doesn't need many Infocentros, as much of the population has access tocomputers and/or the internet.       The city of Yachay, Ecuador, is important because it was the country's first planned city ...

     The most surprising thing I found about this unit was the amount of protection that PayPal offers, as they keep all of your personal information safe. The hardest information to locate during this unit was about what you would do if an item you ordered form PayPal didn't arrive at your doorstep, as I had to search through the Terms of Service.      As of right now, I have never bought or sold anything online, but my aunt and sisters have. The only problems they've had with online shopping have been about figuring out exchange rates and waiting for the product to arrive.       Two Digital Business Tips That I think are important are: When buying online sometimes prices seem too good to be true so be careful of LARGE SHIPPING COSTS designed by the seller to get the real price through trickery If you have a credit card they often come with large interest rates. Consider getting a "credit line" at the bank and transferring cre...

     PayPal is a company that allows you to buy and sell items both online and offline, as well as send money to others without disclosing any of your personal information. PayPal keeps you safe at all online stores you shop at by keeping your debit and/or credit card numbers safe, as well as information about your bank account.      PayPal makes money without charging buyers, as they charge sellers a small fee which comes from the money made by the seller. If you bought an item from another country (such as Russia) or continent (such as Asia), within 180 days of purchase you can raise your concerns with PayPal, and they will either send you another item or give you a refund. If the cost was $325CAD or less, you will recieve a refund or item. If more than $325CAD, you will need confirmation of signature to verify that you purchased the product.     If I were to start a business, i would allow payment using PayPal, as I would want my customers ...

     The two biggest reasons that people still shop at stores rather than shop online are: You can avoid shipping fees. You can discern the quality of an item before purchasing.      The two biggest reasons why people shop online rather than in a physical store are: You can shop whenever you want. It's easier than visiting a store.      If I had to choose between online and offline shopping, I'd probably choose offline, as you can browse one or more stores, find items that may not be available online, avoid shipping fees, and discern the quality of some items.      I wouldn't say that online shopping will be the only method of shopping in 2050, but it will probably be one of the main forms. It's a lot easier to click "purchase" and wait a few days for your product than it is to travel from your house to the store/mall, find what you want to buy, pay for it, then run home.    Canada Post's change to onl...

     I didn't find anything surprising when it comes to issues about digital wellness, as I found this unit to be generally easy. When it comes to digital wellness, one issue that most young people ignore is their usage of technology. Many teenagers immerse themselves in their cellphones, and are on them for at least 5 hours daily.

I pledge that to balance my use of technology with my outdoor activities. I pledge that to never text and drive, to help ensure the safety of myself and others. I pledge that to limit my computer time to 2-3 hours daily. I pledge to limit my cellphone time to 2 hours daily. I pledge to stop using computer technology late at night to ensure I get enough sleep.

     When driving 115km/h, you move an average of 31.9 m/s. Although it may seem small, when you look at something from that distance, it is farther than you think. The Volkswagen Eyes on The Road commercial is effective because of the first person perspective of the video. Also, how quickly and suddenly the car crashed after everyone received and looked at the text on their phones helped emphasize how dangerous texting and driving is. However, people will still continue to text and drive because they think that an accident will never happen because of them, that if they were in an accident it would be someone elses fault.      The SMARTWheel is a new invention created by six whiz-kids who call themselves "The Inventioneers", and their idea recently earned them recognition from the Obama administration's Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood as well as props from the President himself. Whenever a driver is engaging in a dangerous activity while driving,...

     When it comes to NETiquette, I didn't find anything we learnt surprising, as I already knew most of what we were talking about. Most internet users do not read the Terms and Service agreements, and I understand why. I've seen Terms of Service agreements that have 300+ pages, so I don't read them. Most people will read the agreements if it's a page or two long, but once you hit double or triple digits less people will read it. You should read at least some of the Terms of Service agreements, so you know what you can and can't do, as well as what the company can and can't do.      On a scale of 1 to 10, I would give my online behaviour a rating of 8, because most of the time I am nice online, but I can be negative depending on what people have said about a topic. I don't tend to start arguments (or flame-wars, as they are often called) on the internet, but I have both been a part of and tried to stop them before.      One thing you can...

     Many of these guidelines are similar to the way we expect people to act with each other if they were face to face because you are still talking with a person. You shouldn't type in ALL CAPS BECAUSE IT WILL LOOK LIKE YOU ARE SCREAMING, just like how you wouldn't have a regular conversation while screaming. Also, you should respect someones opinion online just like how you would respect their opinion offline.       While in a digital conversation, some of the guidelines that you should follow are: Check the most recent comments before you reply to an older comment, since the issue may have already been resolved or opinions may have changed. Run a spelling and grammar check before posting something to a discussion board. It only takes a minute, and can make the difference between sounding like a fool and sounding knowledgeable. Don't badmouth a person or call them stupid. You may disagree with their ideas, but don't mock the person. Don't write a...

    Five reasons that make me choose the right ways of doing things in a digital society are: I'd rather stop a problem than cause one. I don't want to go to jail. Don't do anything you wouldn't want done to you. Think about how the other person feels/would feel. Make friends, not enemies.

    Five companies that use terms and services agreements are: Twitter Facebook YouTube Twitch Ask.fm.      Five terms of service agreements that young people should look into before agreeing to are: Microsoft Privacy Statement Twitter Terms of Service Facebook Terms of Service Snapchat Privacy Policy Instagram Privacy Policy

     When it comes to digital rights and responsibilities, I am surprised at the amount of times that people have broken them. So many people have illegally downloaded things like music using Youtube converter and iTube that people almost don't think of it as stealing any more. Some people act responsibly online while others don't. There are many scammers online, who obviously don't use the internet responsibly. Others, however, are extremely responsible online.       I think that the biggest issue with digital rights with young people is cyber-bullying. Many teenagers get bullied over the internet, and keep it to themselves because they don't think telling someone would help. if you are getting cyber-bullied, don't delete the messages and stop talking with them, and you should tell an adult.

The Ten Digital Commandments

     When it comes to digital communication, the thing that I find the most surprising is the number of dangers that it poses to it's users. Many people communicate digitally with people they haven't met before, and use it as a disguise so they can cyber-bully. According to a video we watched on e-mail etiquette, after receiving an e-mail, you should reply within 24-hours. after 24 hours, you should reply within a week. If you do not reply by then, it is considered rude. Also, you should always sign your e-mail in case someone doesn't recognize your address.     A Blind Carbon Copy,(BCC) is a copy of an e-mail sent to one or more people that has your e-mail address hidden. This can be useful during business affairs if you have an e-mail that you don't like, or  is embarrassing, or offensive.       When communicating digitally, young people should consider how well or if they know someone, as well as what they will be sending. By sending ...

     Three school appropriate acronyms not included on the list that would save time in a digital conversation are OMW (On My Way), AYO? (Are You Okay?), and HAYT?(How Are You Today). Four places/scenarios where you wouldn't want to use acronyms whilst communicating digitally are: While discussing a serious topic. During a business deal/transaction. While talking to your Boss/someone above you in rank. When making a poster/ad.

     Digital Communication is the exchanging of information through the use of electronics. Four advantages of digital communication are: You can communicate with people around the world. You can easily send information to one another. You can talk to multiple people at once. You can easily talk to others, without having to meet up in person.      However, as with everything, there are also disadvantages of Digital Communication. Four of these disadvantages are: People can become obsessed with it, constantly talking to someone and always updating status' People can hide behind a username and bully others. Many rumors get spread through social media. People may often send you spam and junk mail.      Texting, calling, and Facebook posting/messaging are the three most popular forms of digital communication today. I think these are the most popular because they are the easiest to access. The majority of people today have access t...

     When it comes to digital security, I was surprised at the amount of people who still use passwords like 1234 and   password . Many people use these passwords because they are easy to remember, and are quick to type. However, since they are easy to remember and short they are easy to guess, thus making them bad passwords. I didn't find this unit confusing, mostly because we covered something similar last year in BBT 9. Based on the information we learned today, i'd say that some of my passwords are strong, while others are weak. I do know that most of my passwords would be at a medium level of security. When making a password, you should always remember to use one you haven't used before, and make sure you don't tell anyone what your password is. Also, you should make your password somewhat long and use different types of characters.

     The passwords 12345  and password  are easy to guess because they have been used frequently by many people. They are one of the first passwords that come to mind because of this. Also, if you type them into a password checker, they both show up as weak. I've never used these passwords before because they are extremely easy to guess. Depending on how long seniors and adults have been using computers, they may be at risk of using weak passwords. They would probably end up using someones name as their password, which would be easy to guess. We can help save them from disastrous consequences by telling them their password is easy to guess, and that they should change it, or you could log in as them using their password to prove it. Other passwords like 54321, abcde, and hello  are easy to guess passwords that shouldn't be used. A strong password should be atleast 8 characters long, and should include atleast three of the following: uppercase and lowercase...

     For this photo editing assignment, we had to choose a paining that had a thrift-store like style to it, and add a monster of our own creation onto the painting. I chose this painting simply because i liked the scene. I added Green Eye , a monster that can warp time and space around it, which is why I distorted the background. The easiest part of this assignment was choosing the painting. the hardest part was adding the monster, since I have little to no artistic talent. Photo from the BBT 10 course site.

     In this photo editing assignment, we had to choose a cartoon that we enjoyed as a kid and photo shop ourselves or others onto it. I chose to add myself and my friends faces onto the gang form Scooby-Doo. I had considered being a part of the film industry at one point in my life, but lost interest. I found the original photo on Creative Commons.

     In this photo editing assignment, we had to take a picture of a generic bus, and edit it so it had our school logo on it. I think the picture I chose effectively represents my school because I used my schools logo. The hardest part of this assignment was finding a spot to put the logo onto, because of its shape I had to make it didn't go higher than the roof or on the wheels. I don't have much of an interest in digital art/design, as I don't consider myself as an artist, and don't draw often. I wouldn't want to be an auto detailer for the same reasons why I don;t have an interest in digital art and design

     In BBT class today, we had to choose between two photos from before the war and restore them, and remove the damage. I chose this photo because it looked harder to restore, and I liked it better than the other photo. I haven't done photo restoration before, and i will most likely use it again. The hardest part was restoring the mans face, as I didn't want to distort his face. I wouldn't like to do this as a job, as I would get bored of it after doing it for a long period of time. Original Photo Restored photo

     This is the Squird. For this assignment, we had to choose two animals and merge them together. I chose a bird and a squirrel because there are flying squirrels. This is my first time using photo shopping software, and I most likely will use it again. I think my creation looks semi-realistic because the hair is a different colour, but the same size.

     Tomorrow, in BBT 10, we will be taking pictures using different photographing techniques like we did last year, but instead of editing the photos, we will be taking two of each technique, one good example and one bad one. I will be using the following techniques: Rule of Thirds Level Horizon Center Stage Plain Background Fill the Frame

     There are many apps that Google provides that people don't know about. For example, Googulator is an emulator for retro games. You can play all of your favourite SNES, GBA, N64, and Gameboy games with keyboard controls. All you have to do is download a ROM for that game, which can be found on many websites.      Photo to Cartoon Online is another Google app that is used for photo editing. It is used to give your photos a cartoon-like, drawn or painted look, depending on how you edit it. For example, I took photo A, and edited it into photo B. Photo A Photo B There are many more third party apps on Google that each have their own uses.

     This is our first BBT 10 assignment  of year, about the usage of school computers.

     As my final BBT 9 assignment, I had to create a photo-story of pictures I took about nature and post it to youtube, as well as my blog.

     If I needed a compact digital camera for family trips/gatherings, being outdoors, and heading down to the camp, I'd choose the Fujifilm X100S. An older style camera, the X100S "produces excellent photos, and an updated viewfinder adds to its increasingly streamlined shooting design". To add to the style, the Fujifilm X100S has an excellent manual zoom lense. Although the editors at Cnet  gave this digital camera a 3.5 star rating, it has a user rating of 5 stars. Although it has a few quirks with the auto focus system, the bottom line is that Fujifilm X100S is a great enthusiast compact for manual-fans.      The X100S is a 16.3 Mega-pixel compact digital camera with a 23 mm Fujinon lens. Although pricey, the Fujifilm would be an excellent choice for any photographer who enjoys traveling, and being outdoors with the wildlife. Prices: Amazon -Originally CDN$ 1 399.99 , now on sale for CDN$ 1 169.95 bhphotovideo -Currently on sale for CDN$ 899...

Original  Edited With this photo, we lowered the brightness to half the original. Also, we lowered the saturation by 10, and multiplied the shadowing by 1.5. We added an old style picture frame with dusty glass corners. We applied these edits to make the photo look less dull, and add vibrant colouring. Original  Edited We cropped out the top and bottom sections of the picture and slightly raised the saturation. Also, we lowered the brightness a bit and added a blur affect around the softball, and added a frame to make it look like you are looking through an older style camera. Original  Edited We greatly increased the contrast and saturation while lower the brightness by about a third. Also, we dded a warm colouring and rotated and cropped the picture. We applied these edits to add a summery feel and vibrant colours.

     Today in BBT, we watched five quick videos on camera techniques to help prepare us for our upcoming digital photography unit. Although pretty basic, many people have overlooked these techniques because they are basic. For example, instead of subject of your photo in the middle of the frame, you could instead align it with imaginary vertical and horizontal lines that divide the frame into ninths. By capturing the subject in the upper left corner or lower right corner, you draw more attention to it and get a better result.

Here is a link  to our campaign rationale.

     Today, we watched videos about cyber-bullying, and how serious it actually is. A teenage Filipino girl wore a traditional Filipino dress, and posted a picture of her wearing it on Facebook, and things escalated very quickly. Many people started taking action at the opportunity to harass her, without physically hitting her. The girl ended up being so embarrassed that she deleted the photo, and started crying in school.     Also, a 15 year old teenager, Stacey, commented on a post made by someones boyfriend, and the girlfriend in part demanded once that she stop talking to her boyfriend. However, it was the girlfriends friend who wouldn't back down, and kept constantly sending messages and threats, never backing down, even though all she did was comment on a simple Facebook post. Stacey didn't think she was going to make it through that hard time, but her friends and family helped her through it.      People tend to cyber-bully because they...

     Yesterday, we watched "Are We Digital Dummies", a CBC documentary about the over usage of the internet, along with the underlying desire for our cell phones. The doc covered many irresponsible actions that have occurred over the use of the Blackberry, as a bus driver had a collision with a mini van, because he was texting while driving. Also, a woman bought an accessory for her cell phone that allowed her to attach it to the handle of her baby stroller. The result? Whilst the woman was staring at her phone, she carelessly started to walk onto a street, when a car narrowly missing her baby brought her to her senses.      I believe that technology is a good thing, but you know we use it too much when 2 airliner pilots miss the airport by 240km because they were on their laptops, and an English reverend holds a blessing towards cell phones, and that their uses should forever last.

     Yesterday, we watched a BBC documentary, "Inside the Dark Web", about the illegal uses of the internet. The U.S. government created a browser called Tor, which allowed people to surf the web anonymously through encryption. The more users there were, the more secure you were, as in order to be anonymous you must have a group of people. Also, whenever you are connected to a wi-fi source, someone can track/surveil you through your device.    Running from the United States to the U.K, there is a fiber optics cable [a cable made entirely out of glass, which allows light to travel from one source to another through (data)] that can be tapped into, relatively easily. All you would have to do is redirect the data flow to another source, and you'd be able to view documents that were sent up to three days before. For this reason, there is a British listening station made specifically for monitoring the data flow through the cable.

     Today in BBT class we read a short graphic novel called "Social Smarts". The novel showed many issues about online safety and, along with the importance of passwords and thinking before you post. For example, someone took a picture of someone dancing and posted online. by the next day, there were memes and gifs of said photo made, and many pictures were posted throughout the school. Also, someone lost there phone and got hacked, because they didn't have a password on their phone. You should always think before you post, and have better passwords than "1234" or "4321". Everyday Privacy      We also read an article called "My Privacy Everyday" today, and it surprised me. Almost everything  we do in our lives leaved a digital footprint,  whether it be stopping by the local cafe for coffee, or playing in a basketball game, there will always be records of what you've done throughout the day. Security cameras recorded your every move ...

Digital Media      My partner Noah and I took a quiz on Digital Life and how people act on the internet. The answers were shocking. 500 million Facebook users as of April 2011. 1 days worth of videos uploaded to YouTube each day as of March 2010. 15% of teenagers have had experiences with sexting. Although 85% of parents have talked to their children about online safety, internet users continue to misuse and abuse digital media. The Digital World     "With great power, comes responsibility." Although this may be a famous quote from a fictional super hero, the same rule applies to the internet. Sure, you may be able to communicate easily with others, but that is both a reason for the internet and a reason to stay of the internet. Many people are cyber bullied online each day because it provides a false sense of security. On sites such as Facebook or Ask.fm, you can easily harm others by posting bad rumours about them on their timeline, or answer their quest...

     Yesterday, Mr. Savoy visited us during BBT, and gave us a presentation focused The World of Technology 2015. IT covered many aspects of technology, including the social aspect. A man named Jack Vale went around talking to random people as if he was their closest friend, knowing most of there private information without meeting them once before. Using GPS/check ins to locate the nearest Facebook accounts to him, he would look at their wall, learn there name, family members, age, etc. and confront them, knowing an uncomfortable amount of  knowledge of their life.       Here is a link  to an article about suicide prevention over social media. 9 teenage suicides have been linked to sites such as Ask.fm from 2012 to 2013.  Ask.fm allows you to reply anonymously, not letting the user block the person answering there question, and concealing their identity. This makes it more difficult to track down the user who left the inappropriate/threate...

     Two days ago, we watched Facebook Follies, a documentary about the many bad things that have come from social media. A sixteen year old girl wanted to invite some of her friends to her party, and accidentally sent the invite to all 2 000+ of her friends. Having fled to her grandparents, the street in front of her house was packed full of teenagers and young adults, some getting arrested when the police made an appearance. Many politicians have lost elections because of photo they posted 4 years ago. Thieves have even stolen laptops, taken pictures of them stealing it, then, using the laptop, posted the pictures on the owners timeline. In a way, Facebook has been destroying lives in more ways then one.

     Anyone who knows me well knows that a lot of my free time is used for gaming. I tend to play many games, usually shooter, puzzle, and RPG games. Depending on the game, like The Walking Dead ( by Telltale), I tend to get emotionally attached to characters. I spend a lot of time talking about games with friends, and helping them if I've beaten the game (which you all just lost).      I wouldn't consider myself as a pro gamer, because I don't do much online gaming. Online gaming usually doesn't end up well, because the online chat(s) tend to get a little heated. Whenever I do play online, however, players tend to like me because I almost always take on the defensive role, either being a sniper providing covering fire or a cleric healing my troops.     I am an Xbox 360 user, and I'm perfectly comfortable with that. My membership gives me 2 free games each month (22 free games a year). Most of my friends use the same console, and we often p...

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     During the past few weeks of BBT 9,  we have been frequently using Google Drive, a software provided by Google (obviously) that utilizes Cloud storage. Google Drive is 10x more useful than Microsoft Word or Smart Notebook, because it is much faster and your work is automatically saved to the cloud after you press any key. Also, Google Drive allows you to work with partners over the internet rather than share a single desktop.      Recently, we had a miniature assignment on technology where we had to find a video displaying how far said piece of technology has evolved. Since I use it so often, I chose " The Epic Evolution of Games 2014". It displayed the advancements of gaming technology from the birth of Atari and Pong to the recent development of the Oculus Rift, a virtual reality headset in which you still use computer keys, but it simulates a visual environment.      When watching the video about Web 2.0, I was surprised a...