Sunday, December 2, 2007
navigational systems
My favorite piece of technology is easily the navigational system for my car. My dad bought it last Christmas as a present for my mom. She had no need for it but realized within five minutes that it was the perfect solution to my problem. Having NO sense of direction, the navigational system gives me comfort when I am going somewhere for the first time. It also accurately estimates the arrival time. Although I try not to be too dependant on it, it has made driving so much less stressful for me.
One website that I would not be able to live without would have to be Google. I can honestly say that I turn to google at least one time a day. Google is a search engine that finds hundreds of websites containing the information that you requested.If used effectively, it can quickly find specific information. When there is a word on the tip of your tounge that you can't remember, simply run to google, type in some key words, and you'll find it in no time.I can honestly say Google makes my life so much easier.
Facebook and Myspace
In today's world, social networking sites seem to be taking over. Teens spend more time on sites such as facebook and myspace than they do studying for school or being with their families. Why are these sites so appealing?
Social networking sites let users send quick notes to friends, keep in touch with long distance friends, share and display pictures, and even give each other digital gifts. They also allow people to meet people that have the same interests. Another application that users find appealing is the ability to make groups that stand for a certain cause or event.
Facebook currently has 55 MILLION users, and myspace has a stunning 200 million. Myspace also attracts 230,000 new users a day. With this rapid growth rate, it is no wonder parents are getting worried. Although there are optional security settings, if teens are unaware or don't want them, social networking sites can be dangerous.
If teens post information such as their address or highschool, they can easily be found by online stalkers. I think it is important that parents are aware of social networking sites and how they work so that they can make sure that their children are using them effectively.
Social networking sites let users send quick notes to friends, keep in touch with long distance friends, share and display pictures, and even give each other digital gifts. They also allow people to meet people that have the same interests. Another application that users find appealing is the ability to make groups that stand for a certain cause or event.
Facebook currently has 55 MILLION users, and myspace has a stunning 200 million. Myspace also attracts 230,000 new users a day. With this rapid growth rate, it is no wonder parents are getting worried. Although there are optional security settings, if teens are unaware or don't want them, social networking sites can be dangerous.
If teens post information such as their address or highschool, they can easily be found by online stalkers. I think it is important that parents are aware of social networking sites and how they work so that they can make sure that their children are using them effectively.
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