"The message only had one word. 'Arrested.'" (Simon, 2008)
It's always interesting how new technology takes the limelight to emphasize the original concept of the technology designers.
Twitter is a micro-blogging tool where users use mobile devices such as cell phones to update status or any information.
Users are almost as creative as the founders in finding different uses for the technology. According the CNN article, the
original intent of the technology was to be used in an Earthquake or any natural disasters.
People's imagination are limitless in finding applications for technology. When Sir Tim Berners-Lee first came up with the
idea of the World Wide Web, I'm sure even he had no idea the limitless possibilities of the medium. Blogs, pornography, and
instant messaging are only a few of the uses of this medium. As it continues to expand, I'm sure there'll be plenty of uses
that people or communities can come up with.
http://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/04/25/twitter.buck/index.html
Mallory Simon, (April 25,2008), Student 'Twitters' his way out of Egyptian jail, CNN, Retrieved April 27, 2008,
http://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/04/25/twitter.buck/index.html
The 21st Century's Elvis: The World Wide Web
“It may be time to consider the possibility that young people who behave
as if privacy doesn’t exist are actually the sane people, not the insane ones.”
– Emily Nussbaum, NY Magazine
We’ve all seen the movies where Elvis Presley rocks his hips to rock n’ roll music while girls shriek with thrill and parents run straight to the decency panels in protest. While Madonna crawled around on the floor in a wedding dress, parents blocked MTV from their cable receivers. And now, according to Emily Nussbaum in the NY Magazine article “Say Everything,” the Internet is the latest and greatest shock to parents and thrill to teenagers.
The internet is the largest social network for teenagers. In fact, the latest reports show that approximately 55 percent of Americans ages 12-17 have a profile online. On these websites, such as the ever popular MySpace and FaceBook, teenagers talk about seemingly everything with little regard for the open availability of the information to, potentially, the whole world. “They have adopted the skills that celebrities learn in order not to go crazy: enjoying the attention instead of fighting it—and doing their own publicity before somebody does it for them,” Nussbaum said.
Yet as our children learn that the world truly is their stage, adult Americans grow more and more concerned as the privacies once held dear slip away. With cameras on traffic lights, legal cell phone tapping, security measures in airports, and credit reports, teenagers are adapting to the lesser privacy rights than their elders. And like the Elvis sensation, no one can know whether the future holds a positive or negative effect on the future. As Nussbaum wrote, “Surely, when telephones took off, there was a mourning period for that lost, glorious golden age of eye contact?”
We’ve all seen the movies where Elvis Presley rocks his hips to rock n’ roll music while girls shriek with thrill and parents run straight to the decency panels in protest. While Madonna crawled around on the floor in a wedding dress, parents blocked MTV from their cable receivers. And now, according to Emily Nussbaum in the NY Magazine article “Say Everything,” the Internet is the latest and greatest shock to parents and thrill to teenagers.
The internet is the largest social network for teenagers. In fact, the latest reports show that approximately 55 percent of Americans ages 12-17 have a profile online. On these websites, such as the ever popular MySpace and FaceBook, teenagers talk about seemingly everything with little regard for the open availability of the information to, potentially, the whole world. “They have adopted the skills that celebrities learn in order not to go crazy: enjoying the attention instead of fighting it—and doing their own publicity before somebody does it for them,” Nussbaum said.
Yet as our children learn that the world truly is their stage, adult Americans grow more and more concerned as the privacies once held dear slip away. With cameras on traffic lights, legal cell phone tapping, security measures in airports, and credit reports, teenagers are adapting to the lesser privacy rights than their elders. And like the Elvis sensation, no one can know whether the future holds a positive or negative effect on the future. As Nussbaum wrote, “Surely, when telephones took off, there was a mourning period for that lost, glorious golden age of eye contact?”
Nussbaum, Emily (February 12, 2007). Say Everything. NY Magazine. Retrieved April 23, 2008, from http://nymag.com/news/features/27341/.
A 21st Century Good Samaritan Story
“What the new Pope has done is conflate a sin with an identity.” (Sullivan, 2005)
With the media excitement of Pope Benedict’s visit to the USA this past week, it may be time to reexamine the direction his holiness would like to take the Catholic Church. The ultra-conservative ideals and goals are no secret. Has anyone heard if the Tridentine Mass is officially back? Benedict, at a minimum, seems intent on undoing Second Vatican Council and much of the progress by Pope John XXIII, a man who led his Church out of the Middle Ages and into the 20th century. As frightening as it may be, it seems Benedict and his ilk, are of the mindset that those medieval times were not so bad. Certainly, if you were a white male with connections and wealth, times were good. Maybe not so good if you happened to find yourself on the other side of the all-powerful theocracy on an issue, especially if you were perceived as a “threat” – burning at the stake cannot be a good end. The Pontiff’s thinking and preferred direction for the Church should concern every person. Sullivan’s article deals specifically on the Pope’s views on homosexuality and service. The most alarming statement in Sullivan’s article is the last paragraph where he states that the Pope has “identified” a group of people as being “beneath serving God”. If Sullivan’s papal thesis is correct, the Church has taken a very dark turn. Similar to fundamentalists of every stripe, thinking of this type is paramount to ‘us vs. them’ attitudes – the stepping stone for one group to declare another as evil, therefore, they must be destroyed. Something is inherently wrong when labeling becomes a means to maintain power. One can only wonder where women and other minorities will fit into the grand scheme.
"I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ." --Mahatma Gandhi
Source Citation:Sullivan, Andrew. "The Vatican's New Stereotype: Why its new rules barring gay priests turn Jesus' teaching on its head." Time 166.24 (Dec 12, 2005): 92. Academic OneFile. Gale. BCR Regis University. 19 Apr. 2008
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Gale Document Number:A139405717
Andrew Sullivan's blog, the Daily Dish, can be found at andrewsullivan.com
With the media excitement of Pope Benedict’s visit to the USA this past week, it may be time to reexamine the direction his holiness would like to take the Catholic Church. The ultra-conservative ideals and goals are no secret. Has anyone heard if the Tridentine Mass is officially back? Benedict, at a minimum, seems intent on undoing Second Vatican Council and much of the progress by Pope John XXIII, a man who led his Church out of the Middle Ages and into the 20th century. As frightening as it may be, it seems Benedict and his ilk, are of the mindset that those medieval times were not so bad. Certainly, if you were a white male with connections and wealth, times were good. Maybe not so good if you happened to find yourself on the other side of the all-powerful theocracy on an issue, especially if you were perceived as a “threat” – burning at the stake cannot be a good end. The Pontiff’s thinking and preferred direction for the Church should concern every person. Sullivan’s article deals specifically on the Pope’s views on homosexuality and service. The most alarming statement in Sullivan’s article is the last paragraph where he states that the Pope has “identified” a group of people as being “beneath serving God”. If Sullivan’s papal thesis is correct, the Church has taken a very dark turn. Similar to fundamentalists of every stripe, thinking of this type is paramount to ‘us vs. them’ attitudes – the stepping stone for one group to declare another as evil, therefore, they must be destroyed. Something is inherently wrong when labeling becomes a means to maintain power. One can only wonder where women and other minorities will fit into the grand scheme.
"I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ." --Mahatma Gandhi
Source Citation:Sullivan, Andrew. "The Vatican's New Stereotype: Why its new rules barring gay priests turn Jesus' teaching on its head." Time 166.24 (Dec 12, 2005): 92. Academic OneFile. Gale. BCR Regis University. 19 Apr. 2008
.
Gale Document Number:A139405717
Andrew Sullivan's blog, the Daily Dish, can be found at andrewsullivan.com
There are more than just birds in the sky now...
"BAMS! Northrop Wins Billion-Dollar UAS Deal"
Northrop Grumman wins a new contract that will provide new “UAV’s” for naval maritime use. BAMS is “Broad Area Maritime Surveillance,’ a continuation of current systems being deployed in all aspects of government, from the Border Patrol to the foot soldier in Iraq, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles have gone from science fiction to science fact in the course of about 10 years. DARPA is now conducting studies that include micro sized units no larger than a dragonfly. UAV’s have taken the burden of an active pilot in an airplane and place him in a centralized ground station, thus sparing the life of a person in the case of a mishap, but there is a negative side to this benefit and that is the shortage of training UAV pilots and personal. The Air Force has already adjusted the rotation of hundreds of F-16 pilots because of this shortage. Looking at these systems, one has to wonder when they would be used for more than just aerial reconnaissance. Many of the larger UAV’s are capable of carrying all types of munitions, from simple rockets to much more. The real question is how far we are going to go before warfare is so impersonal and distant that the decisions to kill people is not felt at humane level and thought of as trivial action. Life is a miracle and to simplify and degrade it through the use of technological terrors will be the end of our civilization.
http://blog.wired.com/defense/2008/04/22/index.html#entry-48862844
"What's the matter with Kids Today?"
This article was interesting because I have four children. The only time I see them reading a newspaper is the Sunday comics or the sports section for scores. The news section containing information about our country, economy and politics and local interest stories never get wrinkled.
A report “Young People and News” conducted by Harvard Professor, Thomas Patterson, surveyed three age groups, 31 and older, 18 to 30 and 12 to 17. He found that over 25% of teenagers and 24% of young adults paid almost no attention to news, whatever the source (newspaper, television, radio or internet).
Well maybe print news is for us old timers. About half of the young adults say they actively seek out news from the internet as well as a third of the teenagers. The concern is that even those who read newspapers or those that get their news from electronic sources tend to be superficial in their news consumption. They graze rather than chew. When asked to recall information about a recent hard news story, not many could give in depth information – just that they were aware of the story.
Young people today when asked “Where did you learn of a particular news story”, 28 % of the teenagers said they heard it second hand – they heard it from a friend rather than learning about it from a news outlet.
Is it time the media looked closer at how they are distributing the news? Should it be required in schools to learn to read newspapers, either electronically or print? Have we taught our younger generation that news sources are unreliable? Have we oversaturated the young with 24 hour news programs that they no longer sit and absorb any story at length?
Where has Walter Cronkite gone? Do any of you know who Walter Cronkite is? The media needs to figure out the best way to inform our younger generation. Information is knowledge.
Academic Search Premier, Terry Jones, St Louis Journalism Review; Sep2007, Vol. 37 Issue 299, p10
A report “Young People and News” conducted by Harvard Professor, Thomas Patterson, surveyed three age groups, 31 and older, 18 to 30 and 12 to 17. He found that over 25% of teenagers and 24% of young adults paid almost no attention to news, whatever the source (newspaper, television, radio or internet).
Well maybe print news is for us old timers. About half of the young adults say they actively seek out news from the internet as well as a third of the teenagers. The concern is that even those who read newspapers or those that get their news from electronic sources tend to be superficial in their news consumption. They graze rather than chew. When asked to recall information about a recent hard news story, not many could give in depth information – just that they were aware of the story.
Young people today when asked “Where did you learn of a particular news story”, 28 % of the teenagers said they heard it second hand – they heard it from a friend rather than learning about it from a news outlet.
Is it time the media looked closer at how they are distributing the news? Should it be required in schools to learn to read newspapers, either electronically or print? Have we taught our younger generation that news sources are unreliable? Have we oversaturated the young with 24 hour news programs that they no longer sit and absorb any story at length?
Where has Walter Cronkite gone? Do any of you know who Walter Cronkite is? The media needs to figure out the best way to inform our younger generation. Information is knowledge.
Academic Search Premier, Terry Jones, St Louis Journalism Review; Sep2007, Vol. 37 Issue 299, p10
The Future of Psychology
“At first psychologist will be called to address the panic and paranoia associated with forced cultural intimacy.” – Douglas Rushkoff, The Future of Psychology, Part two of the way technology effects psychology,
I found this article by Douglas Rushkoff very interesting. Very rarely do you hear that people are taking time out to sit down with a licensed psychology practitioner to discuss the emotional and mental woes that they experience from day to day that effect their personal and professional lives. I question the state of this country pre-internet. The resources and availability of information can be beneficial in some cases but I think that the expected savvied usage of the internet present some hidden psychological problems for individuals. A community represents culture, beliefs, values, and a sense of togetherness. The global community such as the internet represents the previously stated magnified. The options and information available can cause someone to seek some counseling in some manner. It can be a friend, a relative or a customer service representative. Someone could go stir crazy with making decision for the best buy or selecting the best education or choosing the best vehicle. Two many options can generate a level of fear. Afraid of making a decision and then being afraid of making the decision too early and then finding out you could have made a better choice. Repetition of these actions can cause someone to never make steps forward in life and consistently live in fear. Who said life was easy. With every choice comes a reward or regret. The choice to join the global community comes with choices, many of them, so began to address doubt, fear and reluctantly because of inadequate experience of internet usage and jump right in. There will be plenty of psychologists available to help you figure out where the stem of emotional stresses rooted and they can be found on the internet. PICK ONE!
I found this article by Douglas Rushkoff very interesting. Very rarely do you hear that people are taking time out to sit down with a licensed psychology practitioner to discuss the emotional and mental woes that they experience from day to day that effect their personal and professional lives. I question the state of this country pre-internet. The resources and availability of information can be beneficial in some cases but I think that the expected savvied usage of the internet present some hidden psychological problems for individuals. A community represents culture, beliefs, values, and a sense of togetherness. The global community such as the internet represents the previously stated magnified. The options and information available can cause someone to seek some counseling in some manner. It can be a friend, a relative or a customer service representative. Someone could go stir crazy with making decision for the best buy or selecting the best education or choosing the best vehicle. Two many options can generate a level of fear. Afraid of making a decision and then being afraid of making the decision too early and then finding out you could have made a better choice. Repetition of these actions can cause someone to never make steps forward in life and consistently live in fear. Who said life was easy. With every choice comes a reward or regret. The choice to join the global community comes with choices, many of them, so began to address doubt, fear and reluctantly because of inadequate experience of internet usage and jump right in. There will be plenty of psychologists available to help you figure out where the stem of emotional stresses rooted and they can be found on the internet. PICK ONE!
Consumers Union believes there must be a more foolproof way to protect kids from online predators, and from marketers who disguise their information gathering as entertainment, or who offer prizes to induce kids to part with personal information.
I found this intersting for many reasons but mainly becaue of the fact I am a youth director and the keeping all 35 youth safe in the real world is hard enough but we now have to keep them safe in the cyber world as well.
The article conintue to talk about how more and more teen sites are having passwords put in place and getting parent information as well. It takes many different asp[ect to protect our kids. There are many many preditors and other sickos out wanting to hurt the youth of this nation and world. We all have a responisblity of keeping them safe and that is a full time job in itself!
I found this intersting for many reasons but mainly becaue of the fact I am a youth director and the keeping all 35 youth safe in the real world is hard enough but we now have to keep them safe in the cyber world as well.
The article conintue to talk about how more and more teen sites are having passwords put in place and getting parent information as well. It takes many different asp[ect to protect our kids. There are many many preditors and other sickos out wanting to hurt the youth of this nation and world. We all have a responisblity of keeping them safe and that is a full time job in itself!
The Internet: The World's Symphony
"It's almost like a piano player who plays faster once they know the instrument. In the beginning people 'pling, pling, pling' very carefully, and then they move on to playing symphonies." – Jakob Nielson
Google is the children’s new tool, according to the BBC report “The Evolving Web,” posted on the media outlet’s website. In the article, Internet expert and long-time analyst Jakob Nielson interviews that the Internet is no longer the mystery of the World Wide Web but a daily tool utilized by active citizens all over the world. However, like the longstanding issues of retailers, corporations, and politicians, the average citizen is becoming bored with the old and demanding new, innovative outlets to their average browsing desires.
How long do you spend on the homepage of your media electronic mail host before signing in to view your notes from friends and colleagues or looking on the Intranet homepage of your company before searching for the information you need? Nielson says companies need to learn and develop from the trends that most people only spend about 10 seconds browsing before choosing their path on the site. Symphonies are best viewed in their entirety, but as the world learns the notes, companies need to mix up the tempo and composition.
Walton, John (June 1, 2006). The Evolving Web. BBC News. Retrieved April 20, 2008, from http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/5030270.stm.
Google is the children’s new tool, according to the BBC report “The Evolving Web,” posted on the media outlet’s website. In the article, Internet expert and long-time analyst Jakob Nielson interviews that the Internet is no longer the mystery of the World Wide Web but a daily tool utilized by active citizens all over the world. However, like the longstanding issues of retailers, corporations, and politicians, the average citizen is becoming bored with the old and demanding new, innovative outlets to their average browsing desires.
How long do you spend on the homepage of your media electronic mail host before signing in to view your notes from friends and colleagues or looking on the Intranet homepage of your company before searching for the information you need? Nielson says companies need to learn and develop from the trends that most people only spend about 10 seconds browsing before choosing their path on the site. Symphonies are best viewed in their entirety, but as the world learns the notes, companies need to mix up the tempo and composition.
Walton, John (June 1, 2006). The Evolving Web. BBC News. Retrieved April 20, 2008, from http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/5030270.stm.
Employers and Cyberspace
“ As one would expect, the ability to follow employees in cyberspace presents employers with a mixed bag of benefits and burdens.” Dominick Bratti
Should employers track what websites their employee’s visit? At my office, there are certain websites that are off limits and we have software that will block those sites should someone try to access them. Of course, pornography sites are blocked, but also gambling sites including hotels and casinos. I am pretty sure someone is monitoring who goes where on the company computers; therefore, it’s best to not even try to go there. We are strictly prohibited from removing firewalls and termination is likely should that happen if someone was trying to access a restricted site.
Should potential employers review Facebook or MySpace when determining whether or not to hire a person? There have been several legal cases where employers have checked out the websites of their employees and then terminated them for what they found. Their job performance was not in question. Employers argue they are representing their company and the nature of the material contained in the site reflects badly on the employee and their work place.
Bratti, Dominick. "Tracking your employees' online activities." New Jersey Law Journal (Dec 31, 2007): NA. Academic OneFile. Gale. BCR Regis University. 19 Apr. 2008
Should employers track what websites their employee’s visit? At my office, there are certain websites that are off limits and we have software that will block those sites should someone try to access them. Of course, pornography sites are blocked, but also gambling sites including hotels and casinos. I am pretty sure someone is monitoring who goes where on the company computers; therefore, it’s best to not even try to go there. We are strictly prohibited from removing firewalls and termination is likely should that happen if someone was trying to access a restricted site.
Should potential employers review Facebook or MySpace when determining whether or not to hire a person? There have been several legal cases where employers have checked out the websites of their employees and then terminated them for what they found. Their job performance was not in question. Employers argue they are representing their company and the nature of the material contained in the site reflects badly on the employee and their work place.
Bratti, Dominick. "Tracking your employees' online activities." New Jersey Law Journal (Dec 31, 2007): NA. Academic OneFile. Gale. BCR Regis University. 19 Apr. 2008
Human Capital Part Dos
This is the second part of the Human Capital blog.
Albert Einstein once said, “Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.”
As mentioned previously, the greatest commodity and asset in the world today is the human capital existing within all of us. In order to achieve the maximum potential, we must grow or invest in the existing knowledge component of human capital. Peter Senge, author of The Fifth Discipline, describes what he refers to as the art and practice of the learning organization which is an organization that empowers and enables individuals to become continuous learners. These organizations can be our jobs, schools, churches or our homes. A learning organization encourages every individual to somehow stretch, grow or enhance their intellectual capital.
As Senge indicates, there is no “there” and learning is a lifelong journey, meaning individuals can create an attitude to learn while their potential or abilities in life will increase.
In summary, for us to gain the maximum potential this life has to offer, we must be disciplined enough to enforce change upon us and surround ourselves with positively influential people. At the same time, act on behalf of our own learning organization to positively impact people around us.
Albert Einstein once said, “Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.”
As mentioned previously, the greatest commodity and asset in the world today is the human capital existing within all of us. In order to achieve the maximum potential, we must grow or invest in the existing knowledge component of human capital. Peter Senge, author of The Fifth Discipline, describes what he refers to as the art and practice of the learning organization which is an organization that empowers and enables individuals to become continuous learners. These organizations can be our jobs, schools, churches or our homes. A learning organization encourages every individual to somehow stretch, grow or enhance their intellectual capital.
As Senge indicates, there is no “there” and learning is a lifelong journey, meaning individuals can create an attitude to learn while their potential or abilities in life will increase.
In summary, for us to gain the maximum potential this life has to offer, we must be disciplined enough to enforce change upon us and surround ourselves with positively influential people. At the same time, act on behalf of our own learning organization to positively impact people around us.
The Internet and Adolescents
“Among adolescents, the Internet has become indispensable for instrumental purposes such as school work and information gathering, as well as for communication purposes.”
This article discusses the use of internet for adolescents. It analyzes teen behavior to determine whether the amount of time that they spend on the internet is harmful to their emotional health and communication skills. The article concludes that the internet is good for emotional health because it gives kids that my otherwise be lonely, a form of communicating their feeling to someone else. The internet absolutely provides excellent ways to communicate with those that we may not otherwise keep in touch with such as family and friends who live far away, or even new friends that some may meet online. I can see how the internet would help people who like to stay in the house and do not want to visit with a person very much, would enable them to maintain communication with someone rather than sitting in their bedrooms by themselves. However, I was surprised that the article did not seem to conclude that this is harmful to their communication skills in a face to fact manner. My husband has a teenage family member who spends nearly all of her time on the internet, and I feel sure that this has made her very uncomfortable in social situations. However, I found this article to be very interesting, and I can absolutely see both sides of the argument regarding internet usage for adolescents.
Subrahmanyam, K., & Lin, G. (Winter 2007). Adolescents on the net: internet use and well-being.(Survey). Adolescence, 42, 168. p.659(19). Retrieved April 16, 2008, from Academic OneFile via Gale:http://find.galegroup.com.dml.regis.edu/itx/start.do?prodId=AONE.
This article discusses the use of internet for adolescents. It analyzes teen behavior to determine whether the amount of time that they spend on the internet is harmful to their emotional health and communication skills. The article concludes that the internet is good for emotional health because it gives kids that my otherwise be lonely, a form of communicating their feeling to someone else. The internet absolutely provides excellent ways to communicate with those that we may not otherwise keep in touch with such as family and friends who live far away, or even new friends that some may meet online. I can see how the internet would help people who like to stay in the house and do not want to visit with a person very much, would enable them to maintain communication with someone rather than sitting in their bedrooms by themselves. However, I was surprised that the article did not seem to conclude that this is harmful to their communication skills in a face to fact manner. My husband has a teenage family member who spends nearly all of her time on the internet, and I feel sure that this has made her very uncomfortable in social situations. However, I found this article to be very interesting, and I can absolutely see both sides of the argument regarding internet usage for adolescents.
Subrahmanyam, K., & Lin, G. (Winter 2007). Adolescents on the net: internet use and well-being.(Survey). Adolescence, 42, 168. p.659(19). Retrieved April 16, 2008, from Academic OneFile via Gale:http://find.galegroup.com.dml.regis.edu/itx/start.do?prodId=AONE.
more communication
More communication
“New communication technologies offer many opportunities and several threats to the efforts organizations expend to build mutually beneficial relationships with key publics.”
The quote above is not a quote, but part of an abstract that fits to what I have been covering when on my weblog. Effective new ways to communicate, you have seen it in new ways to better write, now check this out. This article I found shows how the internet has built itself around being a communication device for effective dialogue. It even gives us a case to show how this works or does not work. This article has some very good points, such as telling us that these new technologies give us better places to communicate to with others. It also like the last article shows what you can do with using the Internet from a issues management position. Which is something once again that many will need. When posting I have tried to put on articles that are relative to my topic and show a bit of learning from someone’s point of view. They also show cons that can cause problems. The reason this is because they wish to show what is associated with the way the internet has done good for effective dialogue; but yet poses threats of their own. I enjoyed this article because it showed what is done with the internet sometimes. It also showed me the opportunities and harms it can cause as well.
Here is my citation to the quote above and where you can find the article:
“IRA issues position statement on technology.” Reading Today 19:3 (Dec 2001): 7(1). Academic OneFile. Gale. BCR Regis University. 14 Apr. 2008
http://find.galegroup.com.dml.regis.edu/itx/start.do?prodld=AONE. Gale Document
Number: A81565627
“New communication technologies offer many opportunities and several threats to the efforts organizations expend to build mutually beneficial relationships with key publics.”
The quote above is not a quote, but part of an abstract that fits to what I have been covering when on my weblog. Effective new ways to communicate, you have seen it in new ways to better write, now check this out. This article I found shows how the internet has built itself around being a communication device for effective dialogue. It even gives us a case to show how this works or does not work. This article has some very good points, such as telling us that these new technologies give us better places to communicate to with others. It also like the last article shows what you can do with using the Internet from a issues management position. Which is something once again that many will need. When posting I have tried to put on articles that are relative to my topic and show a bit of learning from someone’s point of view. They also show cons that can cause problems. The reason this is because they wish to show what is associated with the way the internet has done good for effective dialogue; but yet poses threats of their own. I enjoyed this article because it showed what is done with the internet sometimes. It also showed me the opportunities and harms it can cause as well.
Here is my citation to the quote above and where you can find the article:
“IRA issues position statement on technology.” Reading Today 19:3 (Dec 2001): 7(1). Academic OneFile. Gale. BCR Regis University. 14 Apr. 2008
http://find.galegroup.com.dml.regis.edu/itx/start.do?prodld=AONE. Gale Document
Number: A81565627
"Mp3 is having no effect on iTunes"
I love music and I carry my iPod everywhere I go. My car, when I work out and while I'm in the office. My daughter's love the Mp3 players the carry the thing everywhere so where pretty much music lovers or somewhere on does lines. Based on some articles I found the mention that Amazon currently sits as fourth among music sales. Then there is a statement that reflects that Amazon has to significantly increase its digital sales rates to sur-pass the higher ranked stores. In the other hand that explain why Apple has become the number 1- on music retailer. With my-self having my own iPod I was very happy to hear about the announcement that iTunes could soon come with unlimited access. Of course there are fines line which means that you will pre-pay a fee when you make buy a iPod or iPhone. This will give unlimited access to iTunes music library. I think this will control some of the copyright situation and our singers will get funds that they work for.
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Dalai Lama and Tibet
"Things will be just all right during my generation in exile. After that, there will be another generation. It is possible that the situation will be fairly all right during their time. But it is impossible to say whether beyond that generation the situation will be good or bad." (http://www.dalailama.com/page.8.htm, para 3)
There has been some focus on the Tibetans recently as protests have escalated in Tibet. There has also been a rift between the Dalai Lama and the current Tibetan generation when it comes to violent protests. For Tibetans in Ground Zero, they seem to be running out of patience with the peaceful ways that the Dalai Lama has been preaching. Even from his speech last year, he acknowledges that there may be a growing difference in opinion on how to ultimately achieve their objective of independence.
There has been some focus on the Tibetans recently as protests have escalated in Tibet. There has also been a rift between the Dalai Lama and the current Tibetan generation when it comes to violent protests. For Tibetans in Ground Zero, they seem to be running out of patience with the peaceful ways that the Dalai Lama has been preaching. Even from his speech last year, he acknowledges that there may be a growing difference in opinion on how to ultimately achieve their objective of independence.
Views from a youth director
One this quote and I love it because to me to represents what a large majority of the youth feel about when we talk about being a Christian.
"I realize not every Christian is judgmental or halophytic, but for me,that has been a common experience."
http://www.venturacountystar.com/news/2007/nov/03/a-momentous-shift/
The article talks about how teens feel when we talk about religion. The article explains how and why teens are confused when it comes to this subject. The main reason for this is because of the adults. What I mean is this we are suppose to be an example to them and they hear us say one thing then we turn around and do something completely different.
Now, as must of this class I am a youth director and a dedicated one at that. There is nothing I would do for any of them. This is why I have to be careful of what I say and what I do especially when they are around me. But importantly in my everyday life. Our actions are louder then our words. What we actually do in our lives speak louder then whatever you tell a young person. It just does not affect them, it affects the credibility you have to them when they see you act in a hypocritical or judgmental way.
I loved the example of the person in the church telling a single mom that she was not a good parent. This is such a good example of what actually happens in a church setting and unfortunately it happens a lot. Then the youth see this and think are we suppose to be like this?
The bottom line is this: We may not be the "parent". We have not given birth them or raised them to this point. But we have just as much responsibility to teach them when they come in our lives. Several times people have asked "Why don't you have any children?" My answer is for one I am not married and this shows the youth what is actually important. Then I turn around look at my youth and turn back look at the person and tell actually I do and they are right behind me. They may not live with me but they do look up to they know I am there.
Several years ago, I had a 16 year old girl in my group who came up to me ask me if she could call me dad. I told I did not really care but I asked her why. She said that her father has not been in her life since she was born and she has never know what it meant what is was to have a father like figure in her life until last year and she came to the church. When she first started coming she was barely passing in school and was doing drugs and other things. Within one year she improved her grades she no longer smokes and she is about to graduate with honors.
Folks, the impact we make we made never actually see but I can promise you we do make an impact. With divorce rate up and everything in this world that is just a mess. It may not be fun and it may not seem rewarding but for me every time I see one of them graduate that is where the reward is!
"I realize not every Christian is judgmental or halophytic, but for me,that has been a common experience."
http://www.venturacountystar.com/news/2007/nov/03/a-momentous-shift/
The article talks about how teens feel when we talk about religion. The article explains how and why teens are confused when it comes to this subject. The main reason for this is because of the adults. What I mean is this we are suppose to be an example to them and they hear us say one thing then we turn around and do something completely different.
Now, as must of this class I am a youth director and a dedicated one at that. There is nothing I would do for any of them. This is why I have to be careful of what I say and what I do especially when they are around me. But importantly in my everyday life. Our actions are louder then our words. What we actually do in our lives speak louder then whatever you tell a young person. It just does not affect them, it affects the credibility you have to them when they see you act in a hypocritical or judgmental way.
I loved the example of the person in the church telling a single mom that she was not a good parent. This is such a good example of what actually happens in a church setting and unfortunately it happens a lot. Then the youth see this and think are we suppose to be like this?
The bottom line is this: We may not be the "parent". We have not given birth them or raised them to this point. But we have just as much responsibility to teach them when they come in our lives. Several times people have asked "Why don't you have any children?" My answer is for one I am not married and this shows the youth what is actually important. Then I turn around look at my youth and turn back look at the person and tell actually I do and they are right behind me. They may not live with me but they do look up to they know I am there.
Several years ago, I had a 16 year old girl in my group who came up to me ask me if she could call me dad. I told I did not really care but I asked her why. She said that her father has not been in her life since she was born and she has never know what it meant what is was to have a father like figure in her life until last year and she came to the church. When she first started coming she was barely passing in school and was doing drugs and other things. Within one year she improved her grades she no longer smokes and she is about to graduate with honors.
Folks, the impact we make we made never actually see but I can promise you we do make an impact. With divorce rate up and everything in this world that is just a mess. It may not be fun and it may not seem rewarding but for me every time I see one of them graduate that is where the reward is!
Cyber Propaganda
Cyber Propaganda
By: Abby Penland
“Computers are fast becoming one of the most important conduits of pop culture for our children. But who would have imagined that computers could transport your child into the red-light district? Although the Internet opens up fabulous educational and entertainment worlds, the dangers are many.”
I chose this article from the Regis library database, Academic OneFile research on mass media and children. In summary, this article describes the effects of mass media and pop culture on children. Not limited to cyberspace, the influences of mass media on children is astounding. Violence and sexually explicit information has permeated pop culture, negatively influencing children. This includes music, magazines, television and cyberspace that promote values which are not beneficial to children at any age. As an example, much of today’s popular music is sexually explicit, graphically violent, or obsessed with abuse and drug use. Although not all lyrics are easy to understand, the effect is apparent and blatantly obvious – children are negatively impacted by these influences. Another example are the magazines aimed at teenagers; these publications provide more than just information on trends and music, many of them imply that teenage sex is ok by promoting certain brands of birth control or advice columns telling teenagers how to handle certain sexual encounters; they also tend to suggest that graphic violence and offensive language is ok in movies and music. However, above all, computers are quickly becoming the number one culprit of this issue. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has documented dozens of cases of pedophiles using cyberspace to lure kids into sex; pornography is more than readily available to minors without them ever having to look for it; graphic and violent material is becoming increasingly common as well, even on websites designed for children.
Obviously, complete censorship is not an option – children have access to computers, music, magazines, etc. no matter where they go. The best measure is to make sure that they understand the consequences of their actions and are led by example. This article points out the negative effects of media on children, but fails to point out that parents play a huge role in the decisions of their children. In addition to demonstrating certain issues that parents fail to see at times, this article also provides an abundant amount of alternatives for parents to provide to their children in forms of acceptable teenage magazines and websites, as well as information on how to discuss certain issues with children.
This article can be found at:
Napier, Kristine. "Antidotes to pop culture poison." Policy Review n86 (Nov-Dec 1997 n86): 12(3). Academic OneFile. Gale. BCR Regis University. 14 Apr. 2008
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Document Number: A20023869
By: Abby Penland
“Computers are fast becoming one of the most important conduits of pop culture for our children. But who would have imagined that computers could transport your child into the red-light district? Although the Internet opens up fabulous educational and entertainment worlds, the dangers are many.”
I chose this article from the Regis library database, Academic OneFile research on mass media and children. In summary, this article describes the effects of mass media and pop culture on children. Not limited to cyberspace, the influences of mass media on children is astounding. Violence and sexually explicit information has permeated pop culture, negatively influencing children. This includes music, magazines, television and cyberspace that promote values which are not beneficial to children at any age. As an example, much of today’s popular music is sexually explicit, graphically violent, or obsessed with abuse and drug use. Although not all lyrics are easy to understand, the effect is apparent and blatantly obvious – children are negatively impacted by these influences. Another example are the magazines aimed at teenagers; these publications provide more than just information on trends and music, many of them imply that teenage sex is ok by promoting certain brands of birth control or advice columns telling teenagers how to handle certain sexual encounters; they also tend to suggest that graphic violence and offensive language is ok in movies and music. However, above all, computers are quickly becoming the number one culprit of this issue. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has documented dozens of cases of pedophiles using cyberspace to lure kids into sex; pornography is more than readily available to minors without them ever having to look for it; graphic and violent material is becoming increasingly common as well, even on websites designed for children.
Obviously, complete censorship is not an option – children have access to computers, music, magazines, etc. no matter where they go. The best measure is to make sure that they understand the consequences of their actions and are led by example. This article points out the negative effects of media on children, but fails to point out that parents play a huge role in the decisions of their children. In addition to demonstrating certain issues that parents fail to see at times, this article also provides an abundant amount of alternatives for parents to provide to their children in forms of acceptable teenage magazines and websites, as well as information on how to discuss certain issues with children.
This article can be found at:
Napier, Kristine. "Antidotes to pop culture poison." Policy Review n86 (Nov-Dec 1997 n86): 12(3). Academic OneFile. Gale. BCR Regis University. 14 Apr. 2008
Document Number: A20023869
Experience & Courage
“Experience is what you get when you don’t get what you wanted. And it can be the most valuable thing you have to offer.”
Randy Pausch, Parade Newspaper Magazine, April 6, 2008, Parade Publications
This quote could not have come at a better time. I just finished meeting with one of my employee’s and he had somehow gotten into his head that everyone was looking down on him because he was new to our career field and new to the Army way of doing business. He had been in the Navy for six years. At the time, the best advice I could give him was that experience comes with time. It is not something you can instantly gain or understand. Randy Pausch’s article was interesting and uplifting. A few nights ago, he was featured on prime-time news special and I find it amazing that he and his wife are being so courageous and open about this very personal battle he is facing.
Randy Pausch, Parade Newspaper Magazine, April 6, 2008, Parade Publications
This quote could not have come at a better time. I just finished meeting with one of my employee’s and he had somehow gotten into his head that everyone was looking down on him because he was new to our career field and new to the Army way of doing business. He had been in the Navy for six years. At the time, the best advice I could give him was that experience comes with time. It is not something you can instantly gain or understand. Randy Pausch’s article was interesting and uplifting. A few nights ago, he was featured on prime-time news special and I find it amazing that he and his wife are being so courageous and open about this very personal battle he is facing.
Improving your communication
“’We identified a set of market segments that require the strengths and expertise that our company has to offer’ is a wordy quote that should have been paraphrased to say, ‘The company identified industries that need its services.’”
What this article is on is teaching people who are business professionals how to write better. More specifically, the quote tells how to make quotes stronger. The whole article combined our looking for things which are related to our topic, (mine is new ways we communicate) and provide a tip on better searching for things.
. This article also shows how you can improve on writing such as strong leads, vocabulary, and even research. I am probably going to use it to check over my work before I post to make sure I am stating what I meant. This article is very helpful and easy to understand. it wont' take you long to get what they are showing you. i would encourage all to read it.
The other thing I enjoyed is that I found a lot of good articles on different forms of useful communication while doing this search. i
I used the communication database on the Regis libraries site to take me to Academic OneFile. From there, I used the basic search, and typed in communication articles with quotes. It is under the title writing you never master the craft. I had fun doing this. Here is the article source.
References
O’Quinn, Ken. “Writing: You never master the craft.” Communication World 15.9 (Oct-Nov
1998): 32. Academic OneFile. Gale. BCR Regis University. 3 Apr. 2008 http://find.galegroup.com.dml.regis.edu/itx/start.do?prodId=AONE
What this article is on is teaching people who are business professionals how to write better. More specifically, the quote tells how to make quotes stronger. The whole article combined our looking for things which are related to our topic, (mine is new ways we communicate) and provide a tip on better searching for things.
. This article also shows how you can improve on writing such as strong leads, vocabulary, and even research. I am probably going to use it to check over my work before I post to make sure I am stating what I meant. This article is very helpful and easy to understand. it wont' take you long to get what they are showing you. i would encourage all to read it.
The other thing I enjoyed is that I found a lot of good articles on different forms of useful communication while doing this search. i
I used the communication database on the Regis libraries site to take me to Academic OneFile. From there, I used the basic search, and typed in communication articles with quotes. It is under the title writing you never master the craft. I had fun doing this. Here is the article source.
References
O’Quinn, Ken. “Writing: You never master the craft.” Communication World 15.9 (Oct-Nov
1998): 32. Academic OneFile. Gale. BCR Regis University. 3 Apr. 2008 http://find.galegroup.com.dml.regis.edu/itx/start.do?prodId=AONE
Second try. Gaming, blogs and policing
“It used to be said we are what we eat but perhaps the new saying should be you are what you play” My article is mainly about the influence of computer games and how they are affecting generation “Next” with regard to the perception and lack of respect for police agencies. Honestly, while this article had some interesting statistics, I find it odd that they want to lay the blame of societal woes at the feet of online computer gaming. ( i.e. the internet ). Lack of respect for law enforcement agencies has been prevalent in movies, novels, comic books and even old time radio productions long before the internet or computer gaming even exisited. Personally, I feel the rush to “blame” my space and other blogs or computer games with violence is the wrong way to go about the larger issue. Morals need to start with parenting and yet that is largely overlooked in this article.
Therapy for Therapist
“It is the oddest thing to spend the entire day in a closed room listening to the deepest thoughts of others, and know the community outside my door is engaged in regular small talk which passes me by entirely." (Psychologytoday.com/articles, Jan/Feb 2007)
I found this quote to be intriguing to say the least. This quote was found under an article entitled Therapy: The Loneliest Profession. As a relationship therapist (in my own right) and counselor to several friends and family I found this to be relative and true. I think therapist are born as great listeners and taught to provide possible solutions to challenging areas in life so it can be difficult to separate the profession of listening and responding to listening and relaxing. Have you ever spoken to a therapist? General conversation can sometimes be a challenge within itself. They are so accustomed to listening for an underlying issue in day-to-day conversation they miss the mere enjoyment of “regular small talk”.
I found this quote to be intriguing to say the least. This quote was found under an article entitled Therapy: The Loneliest Profession. As a relationship therapist (in my own right) and counselor to several friends and family I found this to be relative and true. I think therapist are born as great listeners and taught to provide possible solutions to challenging areas in life so it can be difficult to separate the profession of listening and responding to listening and relaxing. Have you ever spoken to a therapist? General conversation can sometimes be a challenge within itself. They are so accustomed to listening for an underlying issue in day-to-day conversation they miss the mere enjoyment of “regular small talk”.
editing nightmare
“Imagine being a chambermaid at the Chateau Marmont after Courtney Love just blew through, and you'll have a good idea of the cleanup duty facing the 21st-century editor, what with the mess the internet dragged in.”
Weinstock, J. (2007, December 12). Enough Already: the internet has change the way we live, work--and spell.(our space). Retrieved April 4, 2008, from Academic OneFile: http://find.galegroup.com.dml.regis.edu.
The article that I found discusses the editing nightmare that the internet has caused. With the evolution of the internet comes new words, phrases, and means of communication. The creating of the internet and all of the new words that accompany this creation makes it extremely difficult for one who is communicating via the internet to know if they are being grammatically correct in discussing internet terms. The article uses the example of the word website versus web site and the the letter “e” precluding words that deal with internet trade such as eCommerce and eTrade. The internet has created a new set of issues regarding grammar and spelling, especially as the internet continues to become a main source of communication for many people. edited
Weinstock, J. (2007, December 12). Enough Already: the internet has change the way we live, work--and spell.(our space). Retrieved April 4, 2008, from Academic OneFile: http://find.galegroup.com.dml.regis.edu.
The article that I found discusses the editing nightmare that the internet has caused. With the evolution of the internet comes new words, phrases, and means of communication. The creating of the internet and all of the new words that accompany this creation makes it extremely difficult for one who is communicating via the internet to know if they are being grammatically correct in discussing internet terms. The article uses the example of the word website versus web site and the the letter “e” precluding words that deal with internet trade such as eCommerce and eTrade. The internet has created a new set of issues regarding grammar and spelling, especially as the internet continues to become a main source of communication for many people. edited
Human Capital
“Human capital is important because it is a source of innovation and strategic renewal, whether it is from brainstorming in a research lab, daydreaming at the office, throwing out old files, re-engineering new processes, improving personal skills or developing new leads in a sales rep’s little black book. (Bontis, 1998)”.
The greatest commodity and asset that is the make-up of this world is the vast amount of knowledge provided by humans, or simply, human capital. The larger the investment on this commodity the greater return the world will see. The investment of human capital can be an endless variety of investment vehicles ranging from education, genetic makeup, and experiences; all of which will reap massive returns.
Source:
Bontis, Nick (1998). Intellectual capital: an exploratory study that develops measures and models. National Center for Management Research and Development, February 1998 p63-76, 14p
The greatest commodity and asset that is the make-up of this world is the vast amount of knowledge provided by humans, or simply, human capital. The larger the investment on this commodity the greater return the world will see. The investment of human capital can be an endless variety of investment vehicles ranging from education, genetic makeup, and experiences; all of which will reap massive returns.
Source:
Bontis, Nick (1998). Intellectual capital: an exploratory study that develops measures and models. National Center for Management Research and Development, February 1998 p63-76, 14p
Elections - Young People Turn Out in Numbers
“Arguably the environmental movement took off because kids convinced their parents to recycle.” Marty Kaplan
Young People are Turning out in Record Numbers for Elections American School Board Journal; April 2008, Vol. 195, Issue 4, p12. Retrieved April 3, 2008, from Academic Search Premier
I chose this article for several reasons. It was timely, exposed new trends in the way people get their news and it was interesting. The article focuses on young people being drawn to this year’s presidential campaign. With access to the internet and the social networks of MySpace, Facebook and YouTube, young people are more informed and seem to be more interested in the issues surrounding this year's presidential campaign. It also touches on the fact that the candidates realize the power of the internet and have websites directed toward the younger voter and even those not yet eligible to vote. It seems that the two candidates in the Democratic Party, who are not your typical candidates for obvious reasons, have gotten the attention of young voters. We all know children have a big influence on their parents and have been credited with helping the recycling trend to take off. Young adults having become more interested in politics from online exposure to the candidates and the issues, are having a similar effect on the parents who didn’t really think their vote counted. Parents are seeing their children excited about the presidential race and are rethinking how their vote also can make a difference this year.
I think the young people in this country will be the ones whose votes pick the next president by their shear number of new registered voters. They are well informed and have decided if there is to be change in this country it needs to start with them. It is all very exciting. I know my college age daughter has gone recently to her first presidential rally.
I got the article from the Regis University Library Database - Communications, Academic Search Premier using search terms mass media and Internet – select all text and see all results.
The Olympic spirit... Chinese Government style...
"If it weren't for the Olympics, I'd be behind bars now." A week later, he was. (Hennock, Liu; p12).
China, although publicizing itself as a progressive thinking government has continued to subdue human rights, crush human will, and murder it’s own citizenry for the sake of political stability. In this year of the up comings Olympics,
Source Citation: Hennock, Mary, and Melinda Liu. "
Itself
CEOs afraid to Blog?
“Considering how outspoken some CEOs tend to be, you'd think there must be some brave head of a major company out there itching to write a blog” (Jones, 2005).
From the above statement, and considering the obvious leadership role of these people, why would they not want to take advantage of this new technology? Blogs would seem to be a great way to deliver a message directly to all stakeholders in a very timely and efficient manner. What better way to address everything from customer’s product questions to employee and stockholder concerns about the direction of the company. All with the added advantage of receiving pure, unfiltered feedback. Ahh. Could that be the problem? Fear? Exposure is risky. And these guys know risk/reward. Don’t look for this to happen soon. You can bet their eight-figure compensation packages on that – cause they never will.
Jones, D. (2005). CEOs refuse to get tangled up in messy blogs. USA Today,
Retrieved April 3, 2008, from Academic Search Premier database.
From the above statement, and considering the obvious leadership role of these people, why would they not want to take advantage of this new technology? Blogs would seem to be a great way to deliver a message directly to all stakeholders in a very timely and efficient manner. What better way to address everything from customer’s product questions to employee and stockholder concerns about the direction of the company. All with the added advantage of receiving pure, unfiltered feedback. Ahh. Could that be the problem? Fear? Exposure is risky. And these guys know risk/reward. Don’t look for this to happen soon. You can bet their eight-figure compensation packages on that – cause they never will.
Jones, D. (2005). CEOs refuse to get tangled up in messy blogs. USA Today,
Retrieved April 3, 2008, from Academic Search Premier database.
Virtual Health - Abby Penland
Virtual Health
“Patients are playing an increasingly active role in decision-making about their care and are becoming increasingly informed about their health. Traditionally, sources of information about pregnancy and birth were family and friends and, in more recent times, antenatal classes. Evidence suggests that the media, particularly the Internet, is an increasingly influential source of information about illness and health” (Handfield, 2006).
I chose this article from my Academic OneFile research on mass media and media influence off of the Regis Library website. While there was a massive amount of information available, I chose this particular article as I can relate to what the author was discussing. Quickly summarizing the point of this article, the author was illustrating how more and more women rely more heavily on the use of the internet and other media sources for information regarding pregnancy and birth as opposed to the use of family and friends and “hand-me-down information” that was used prior to the creation of the internet. As I read through this article, the one idea that kept recurring in my mind through each paragraph was my own use of the internet as a replacement for a trip to the doctor. The amount of information that is readily available with the click of a mouse in regards to all health and wellness topics is astounding; by simply typing in a symptom, a wealth of information is there at your fingertips. WebMD is my personal favorite (www.webmd.com) for many things that I’m curious about, and it offers an explanation of the issue, the symptoms, the causes, the treatments, the effects and tons of other information. Why schedule a doctor appointment to learn the same information?
The study that was performed prior to this article being published was to gain information regarding the use of the media for the purpose of education and information on pregnancy and birth. The responses from the patients suggested that while women still value information provided by friends and family, it is primarily viewed as an opinion rather than a fact. Additionally, the information available on credible websites helps them be more prepared for their prenatal appointments by providing information that is useful for parents-to-be in addition to helping the know which questions to ask and what they need to be doing.
Overall, there is a mixed reaction from a medical standpoint. The internet is packed full of information, but a viewer must be particularly careful in regards to which information is credible. There is an increasing problem with patients self-diagnosing themselves based off of websites and in turn ignoring the bigger problem. As a rule of thumb, if it is something simple such as a sliver, a stomach ache or allergies, the internet can prove to be a very useful tool. However, if there is a bigger issue or an underlying problem, never assume that the internet offers all the answers; always get the opinion of a doctor before attempting to cure yourself.
Please email comments to: Abby's Email Address
My search was all done with Academic OneSource SU:Mass Media; Refined SU: Influences; Refined SU: Impacts on web users.
Handfield, B., Turnbull, S., & Bell, R J (Oct 2006). What do obstetricians think about media influences on their patients?. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 46, 5. p.379(5). Retrieved April 01, 2008, from Academic OneFile via Gale:http://find.galegroup.com.dml.regis.edu/itx/start.do?prodId=AONE
“Patients are playing an increasingly active role in decision-making about their care and are becoming increasingly informed about their health. Traditionally, sources of information about pregnancy and birth were family and friends and, in more recent times, antenatal classes. Evidence suggests that the media, particularly the Internet, is an increasingly influential source of information about illness and health” (Handfield, 2006).
I chose this article from my Academic OneFile research on mass media and media influence off of the Regis Library website. While there was a massive amount of information available, I chose this particular article as I can relate to what the author was discussing. Quickly summarizing the point of this article, the author was illustrating how more and more women rely more heavily on the use of the internet and other media sources for information regarding pregnancy and birth as opposed to the use of family and friends and “hand-me-down information” that was used prior to the creation of the internet. As I read through this article, the one idea that kept recurring in my mind through each paragraph was my own use of the internet as a replacement for a trip to the doctor. The amount of information that is readily available with the click of a mouse in regards to all health and wellness topics is astounding; by simply typing in a symptom, a wealth of information is there at your fingertips. WebMD is my personal favorite (www.webmd.com) for many things that I’m curious about, and it offers an explanation of the issue, the symptoms, the causes, the treatments, the effects and tons of other information. Why schedule a doctor appointment to learn the same information?
The study that was performed prior to this article being published was to gain information regarding the use of the media for the purpose of education and information on pregnancy and birth. The responses from the patients suggested that while women still value information provided by friends and family, it is primarily viewed as an opinion rather than a fact. Additionally, the information available on credible websites helps them be more prepared for their prenatal appointments by providing information that is useful for parents-to-be in addition to helping the know which questions to ask and what they need to be doing.
Overall, there is a mixed reaction from a medical standpoint. The internet is packed full of information, but a viewer must be particularly careful in regards to which information is credible. There is an increasing problem with patients self-diagnosing themselves based off of websites and in turn ignoring the bigger problem. As a rule of thumb, if it is something simple such as a sliver, a stomach ache or allergies, the internet can prove to be a very useful tool. However, if there is a bigger issue or an underlying problem, never assume that the internet offers all the answers; always get the opinion of a doctor before attempting to cure yourself.
Please email comments to: Abby's Email Address
My search was all done with Academic OneSource SU:Mass Media; Refined SU: Influences; Refined SU: Impacts on web users.
Handfield, B., Turnbull, S., & Bell, R J (Oct 2006). What do obstetricians think about media influences on their patients?. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 46, 5. p.379(5). Retrieved April 01, 2008, from Academic OneFile via Gale:http://find.galegroup.com.dml.regis.edu/itx/start.do?prodId=AONE
"Housing Woes Lead to Losses, Job Cuts for Title Insurers."
"As the deteriorating housing markets caused orders to fall and title challenges to rise."
http://galenet.galegroup.com.dml.regis.edu. Article A176770232.Comtex Scientific Corp. News Provided by Comtex. Byline: Raymond J Lehmann.
http://galenet.galegroup.com.dml.regis.edu. Article A176770232.Comtex Scientific Corp. News Provided by Comtex. Byline: Raymond J Lehmann.
I selected this article because I work in the real estate/ title insurance industry. It serves as a learning tool for myself to learn more about the business and how the world is effected by the industry. Reading this article made me understand why so many individuals have lost there jobs because of the real estate market and how this effect every single one of us.
On this article the three company that gave the companies opinion of there "Bad News Compounds" included. Continue to layoff for employee in there industry in order for the business to survive the loss of revenue due to the market being in the down fall.
In the section that notes "A Look Ahead " it was surprising to see that the chairperson for these companies don't see a good 2008 ahead of us. All the could comment is that they "Are changing the way they do business" in order for a better financial status when the market comes back up.
I have to say that working in this business I hear the same quotes from my supervisor on a daily basis. It does not surprise me that they don't even know if it will get better soon even getting paid the big bucks!
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