Samuel's BBT Blog

      Here is a link  to my new blog about the most expensive cars in the world.

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,...