tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84278643620137507852024-03-19T13:03:59.599+08:00Com125 Introduction to the Internet!Milly Moo'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16740504848497671500noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8427864362013750785.post-86616712592549078502011-04-12T19:21:00.003+08:002011-04-12T22:38:36.495+08:00The End of Future of InternetI have shared about the future of Internet in the first post. I talked about how the different possible scenarios that the Internet would transform to be.<br />In this post, I will discuss about the factors that affects the future of Internet. The telling of what can contributes to the downfall of the future of Internet and how future internet may look like.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Hindering the future of Internet (THE DOWNFALL)</span><br /><ol><li>Governments are stating their power and authority<br />They have the power and ability to shut down Internet as they want or even decides what their citizens can gain access to.<br /><br />EXAMPLE: Issues surrounding blackberry in India<br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/OQHdTmmrLR8" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" width="480"></iframe><br /></li></ol><br />2. Big corporations and network owners are having more authority in setting boundaries<br />They play a huge role in deciding which countries can have connections or not have connections.<br /><br />So, <blockquote style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Censorship is the result of all powers</span></blockquote><br />Will it create more problems? Does it come in conflict with the cornerstone of Internet? Does countries have the rights to do it? Is it creating a information gap, depriving people of what they should have and human rights?<br /><br />Here's a tour on international censorship!! (This is a must watch.)<br /><br /><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/WjYklkSJ_mo" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" width="640"></iframe><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The INNOVATIVE road to success</span><br /><br />1. Your Voice: Using voice to surf<br />It is possible that in future we could use voice to surf. Speech recognition had been used in many other technologies. So in the next 10 years, we should not be surprised to be able to surf with other voice!<br /><br />2. Surfing on any kind of device<br />With interface, anything is possible. The only downside is that it will be expensive.<br /><br />3. Mobile Networking: Networking on the goal.<br />We could chat with friends on the go now, but how about interacting with the advertisement or even multi0user interaction!<br /><br /><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/opZ69P-0Jbc" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" width="640"></iframe><br /><br />Net Neutrality. Everyone should have the SAME access to internet.<br />No RESTRICTIONS.<br /><br />Imagine if this does not happen.<br /><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/8CHzuSTowRg" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" width="480"></iframe><br /><br /><br />And you will understand that <blockquote style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 51, 255);"><span style="font-size:130%;">no matter how fanciful the future of Internet can get, we have to work towards Net Neutrality.<br /><br /></span></blockquote><br /><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/cWt0XUocViE" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" width="480"></iframe>Milly Moo'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16740504848497671500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8427864362013750785.post-68191216948539313102011-04-08T23:58:00.003+08:002011-04-09T01:17:24.778+08:00It's about AnythingSo we can write about anything this week. I decided that I'm going to share some websites that I often go to which I, personally think is interesting and some of them are examples of some materials cover in class.<br /><br />Here is my top 5.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >5. Music</span><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >:<a href="http://the-music-journal.blogspot.com/"><span> </span><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">http://the-music-journal.blogspot.com/</span></a></span><br /><br />This is a music blog which introduces indie music as well as promote n<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVJbcC4Xp5zAkKjV9ajCo4cDNgtXa8na8TWEQD4-gFa46UKrrxdQt4wSzTEiZIdmmTmpmft1TWu4Wysi-Qx5gcpnoEE3mn-Kxom37n5hFZSaFGzPIpIxsHu0MurhVTs7XuxWPCf76uzza0/s1600/imagesmus.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 176px; height: 184px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVJbcC4Xp5zAkKjV9ajCo4cDNgtXa8na8TWEQD4-gFa46UKrrxdQt4wSzTEiZIdmmTmpmft1TWu4Wysi-Qx5gcpnoEE3mn-Kxom37n5hFZSaFGzPIpIxsHu0MurhVTs7XuxWPCf76uzza0/s320/imagesmus.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593260540458913074" border="0" /></a>ew artists. The site is maintained by 2 blogger who <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(153, 153, 0);">through blogging had gained certain degree of fame</span> in the indie music scene (no RSS though). What they offer on the site:<br /><ul><li>Opinions on new acts, reviews,etc</li><li>Sample clips</li><li>Links to other sites that you maybe interested in</li></ul><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><br /><br /><br />4. Phot</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >ography: <a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);" href="http://www.myglasseye.net/"><span>http://www.myglasseye.net/</span></a></span><br /><blockquote style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-style: italic;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6RK4UgB4Nnmscs_m9uak7b0TyT78uNv0e76UVtyFqB7gBTeYduAXcfIQnvHOuJC43fIsZ6jeYNSHJRtM5HHcebwElV0D_0Ti0b_vM1OOleZhpmGIN1UoQfk82qOliZk413BPY3lUCN1eb/s1600/imagesph.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 136px; height: 190px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6RK4UgB4Nnmscs_m9uak7b0TyT78uNv0e76UVtyFqB7gBTeYduAXcfIQnvHOuJC43fIsZ6jeYNSHJRtM5HHcebwElV0D_0Ti0b_vM1OOleZhpmGIN1UoQfk82qOliZk413BPY3lUCN1eb/s320/imagesph.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593261005393472610" border="0" /></a>Amazing photos</blockquote><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">You can purchase if you want, just simply contact the photographer, Owen </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">B</span><span style="font-weight: normal;">illcliffe, who is based in London. RSS, Twitter and Facebook can be found on the site which makes it very easy to get updates. </span><br /><br />On the site, you can also find his collection of photos which are taken by his iphone and using a popular app called: Instagram.<br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">3. Wh</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">atever you want: </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://gawker.com/"><span>http://gawker.com/</span></a></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1E6T6RCVYDVmtpwJIu5z6BAl45YbnEtt4dzpvGFbg8r_x6oJf8bBHwuPPFtBR540dAcD7H1f15EBiEQ2qFJkdD1E2duAEKFxYwq-0Sv2n0ZB5AF4Y4QayNPI-jj400ApaDbJkDIUAi94R/s1600/images.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 170px; height: 170px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1E6T6RCVYDVmtpwJIu5z6BAl45YbnEtt4dzpvGFbg8r_x6oJf8bBHwuPPFtBR540dAcD7H1f15EBiEQ2qFJkdD1E2duAEKFxYwq-0Sv2n0ZB5AF4Y4QayNPI-jj400ApaDbJkDIUAi94R/s320/images.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593259726462436130" border="0" /></a><br />It provides any news that you want. It covers everything and after the revamp, it is more interactive which is a shift away from the traditional blogging. You can access to any stories that you want and comment as long as you have a Twitter or Facebook account.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"><blockquote>The motto is actually: Today's gossip is Tomorrow's news. </blockquote></span>Readers can also tip the editors through email or a tipline. This is site is definitely an essential.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><br />2.The Art of Non-conformity: <a href="http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/"><span>http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/</span></a></span><br /><br />It is a blog<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjItjbFtb06H_S5qfKzZ5XPge7T35eMAZukT1NncroklEuElErDIUHKc0poz7KnZzTvG3EALuzYBFlWGryBmvqxbvTi6V3a7GqoZpepW8oh3NQHbb5WOYaRXHMxf0Ei0oAmWB8qobeAjsZv/s1600/imagesart.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 192px; height: 203px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjItjbFtb06H_S5qfKzZ5XPge7T35eMAZukT1NncroklEuElErDIUHKc0poz7KnZzTvG3EALuzYBFlWGryBmvqxbvTi6V3a7GqoZpepW8oh3NQHbb5WOYaRXHMxf0Ei0oAmWB8qobeAjsZv/s320/imagesart.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593261393065476162" border="0" /></a> maintained by this guy called Chris Guillebeau. He blogs about his journey around the world. He planned to visit every country in 5 years. As of 2011, he is left with two years to complete his journey.<br /><br />The blog is rather inspiring as he discusses about country that he traveled to and talks about how to change the world. His website also provided ways and links in which readers can contribute and change the world.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Interesting read especially you do not get to travel to inaccessible countries. </span><br /></span></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >1.Top 10 lists: <a href="http://listverse.com/">http://listverse.co</a></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><a href="http://listverse.com/">m/</a></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyIXKS_arrR0yEgnlfXtDeX3hAGnMhMxwUHbKmemHXxWQ8_4eaczJM6q3lWPwR8SeIPunV5V7sWWrg2xuG-xACMCR8DeEzCUaAUIwhwpH74x9V2nV_Xf4TahsVXavxcDvHexQaojO3yWG1/s1600/images10.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 208px; height: 334px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyIXKS_arrR0yEgnlfXtDeX3hAGnMhMxwUHbKmemHXxWQ8_4eaczJM6q3lWPwR8SeIPunV5V7sWWrg2xuG-xACMCR8DeEzCUaAUIwhwpH74x9V2nV_Xf4TahsVXavxcDvHexQaojO3yWG1/s320/images10.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593262124132089666" border="0" /></a></span></span></span></span>It updates with various top 10 lists of almost everything on Earth. Very interesting website. <blockquote style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Often you might come across interesting facts that you do not know.</blockquote> To me, this is the best and essential site.<br />There are many categories that you can choose from depending on your interests. Overall, the site might actually make you more knowledgeable.<br />RSS, Twitter, Facebook, ect... everything is on this amazing website!Milly Moo'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16740504848497671500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8427864362013750785.post-51829769075866099312011-04-02T00:18:00.004+08:002011-04-02T01:18:48.893+08:00Citizen JournalismBirth of a new genre in journalism: Citizen journalism<br /><br />Citizen journalism is taking off when the rise of the Internet. This post will discuss more about citizen journalism- <span style="font-weight: bold;">CNN iReport</span> as compared to <span style="font-weight: bold;">Al Jazeera's Your Media</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">CNN iReport</span></span><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/YG4HwdRKuho" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" width="480"></iframe><br /><br />What is it about?<br /><ul><li>A platform which allows anyone from around the world to share news or post pictures, which is solely reader generated content.</li><li>Started on 2 August 2006<style>@font-face { font-family: "Cambria"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; }</style> </li><li><span style=";font-family:Cambria;font-size:12pt;" >Once they submit the sto</span><span style=";font-family:Cambria;font-size:12pt;" >ries, it will be vet through and determined if they should be used</span></li><li><span style=";font-family:Cambria;font-size:12pt;" >No ireporter</span><span style=";font-family:Cambria;font-size:12pt;" >s are paid for their stories or photos even though they do </span><span style=";font-family:Cambria;font-size:12pt;" >hold the copyrights</span></li></ul><span style=";font-family:Cambria;font-size:12pt;" >Proble</span><span style=";font-family:Cambria;font-size:12pt;" >m/ Controversy?<br /></span><ul><li>AN incident when one ireporter reported the a false story on Steve Job's health, which then led to Apple's stocks temporarily drop</li></ul>Al Jazeera's Your Media<br /><br />What is it?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOky8llDUBfTtPC3FeoS4CGrqKOOfct1xTvPPfaUqSFkEZ_vrB-mu76fSmyrn3XiSDCMqFea5G2b_AAd_vez-5gho4Iyr-XpCUseab6xbVIOQZObXLXS__KPM9_AQ4bsLuWN3uGGPEYK8d/s1600/images.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 265px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOky8llDUBfTtPC3FeoS4CGrqKOOfct1xTvPPfaUqSFkEZ_vrB-mu76fSmyrn3XiSDCMqFea5G2b_AAd_vez-5gho4Iyr-XpCUseab6xbVIOQZObXLXS__KPM9_AQ4bsLuWN3uGGPEYK8d/s200/images.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590663926093311746" border="0" /></a><ul><li>It is also citizen journalism efforts where you can submit photos or stories and selected ones will be featured in the website or on the news station</li><li>Uses this software called: Ushahidi, to collect information</li></ul><br />The MAIN difference<br /><ul><li>Al Jazeera's Your Media website is hard to access. You will need to sign up for it before viewing any content. WHILE for CNN iReport, you can access any content and you only need to sign up only if you want to contribute.<br /></li></ul><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><br /></span></span></span>This video explains why we need citizen journalism. This is a MUST WATCH.<br /><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ySEIK-I8I-Q" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" width="480"></iframe><br /><br /><br />References:<br />http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Jazeera<br />http://yourviews.aljazeera.net/<br />http://ireport.cnn.com/Milly Moo'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16740504848497671500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8427864362013750785.post-25929703716761299022011-03-25T14:43:00.004+08:002011-03-26T00:42:37.146+08:00Creating politics with Internet2008 White House Election changed the face of politics in United States. We see the rise of Internet campaigning, made famous by President of United States of America Barack Obama. This area has been covered by most newspapers around the world. During the election, we constantly see the fight between Obama and his competition through the use of Internet in campaign. It is noted that he had used the internet to reach his audience. Most importantly, the use of Internet <span style="font-weight: bold;">closes the gap</span> between him and all the citizens of United States.<br /><br />In this post, we discover what they Internet can do to change the face of a country.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Successful Political Change With Internet</span><br /><br />The influence of Internet in politics is undeniable. Take for example the uprising of Egypt. Below are the flow of events.<br /><ul><li>Failing countries under the rule of Hosni Mubarak</li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Demonstrations inspired by calls on social media websites and happenings in Tunisia</span><br /></li><li>Revolutions: Protests and call for democracy<br /></li><li>Shutting down of internet: shows the power!<br /></li></ul><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Role of internet in politics</span>: This revolt came after call for democracy in Tunisia. It is the power of internet that made known to the Egyptians that they can have the power to change their country for the better. Their knowledge of the outside world is through internet. It is from they that they understand that deserve better. This is the power of internet in politics.<br /><br />Results: <span style="font-weight: bold;">Influenced demonstrations </span>in other Arab countries like Bahrain, Jordan and Libya<br /><br /><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/DbRdy_ei6Rg" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" width="640"></iframe><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Unsuccessful Political Change with internet</span><br /><br />Back in 2009, when Mahmoud Ahmadinejad won the presidential election, the country broke out in protest against his victory. Soon after that, he <span style="font-weight: bold;">cracked down on protesters and international news media</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">. However, this did not stop the news of protest spreading saround the world. </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">The role of internet became a messenger.</span> All over twitter, facebook and other social networking sites were reports by Iranians. They uploaded all that they could get onto the Internet, trying to help the world understand what is happening in their country.<b></b><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span><b><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">As the stories in Iran went international, it did not achieve any political change in Iran. Ahmadinejad is still the president till this day.<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Traditional media turns to Internet:<br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3vHYNVY8bg">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3vHYNVY8bg</a><br /><br /><br /></span></span></span></span></b><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/HhEj5-sSWXw" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" width="480"></iframe>Milly Moo'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16740504848497671500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8427864362013750785.post-48251892860285417772011-03-20T15:20:00.003+08:002011-03-20T17:18:51.346+08:00The Glass Industry: Vision with MultimediaThe glass industry is a very competitive one. And now, with technologies, glass is part of the future. So companies must have an edge over one another. Using multimedia, the below 3 companies tries to win over their potential customers with their vision and they can offer. Their marketing communication is different as the difference among the 3 videos shows the direction that the company is heading towards (beneficial for clientele). The videos shows their vision of glass technology. All videos show the future: MADE IN GLASS.<br /><br />1. Corning Incorporated<br /><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/6Cf7IL_eZ38" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" width="640"></iframe><br /><br />In their vision, they can transform everyday life with glass. Physical items are gone and replaced. It seems that everyday life is made easy. Very futuristic.<br /><br />2. Saint- Gobain SA<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/nr9CtmeTywU" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" width="640"></iframe><br /><br />A pity that the video is in french. But it is understandable by just looking at the videos. It is not as futuristic as the video by Corning. It simply showed the possible replaceable things in our life now.<br /><br />3. Schott AG<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/wcst5sx5NG0" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" width="640"></iframe><br /><br />This company's video is similar to the one by Saint- Gobain SA. We can see that the video is not as futuristic as certain things are happening now or could happen in the near future.<br /><br />COMPARING<br /><br />It is clear that all the 3 videos clearly showed what the company is capable of. They showed their expertise and what they can offer to their consumers. However, there are definitely major differences between these companies.<br /><br />Target Audience.<br />We can see that Corning's target audience could be you and me and certain industries. As we can see from the video that it's focus is on the everyday life of a family. From the household to the life of each family members, the company managed to show the possible aspect of replacing everything with glass for convenience of day to day activities.<br /><br />For Saint- Gobain and Schott AG, they go beyond the household and displays what they can offer to the the various industry such as engineering and biomedical. Huge part of the videos are seen showing the possible contribution in various industries, this implied that their target audience are the industry players. The videos are also more realistic as I believe that some of the possible technologies are slowing making their way into those industries and all of the scenarios can happen with next 50 years or so.<br /><br />My personal favorite video is the one by Corning. It clearly shows their vision and not just following the trend. Of course, for marketing communicating, Saint- Gobain and Schott AG are more possible to be successful in reaching those possible clientele. Depending on what potential customers wants, these 3 companies definitely have an edge by using multimedia in their marketing communication, clearly showing their vision and the services they provide.<br /><br />And to end off, below is a short commercial on WHY GLASS.<br /><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/1Usgl3bxhUI" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" width="480"></iframe>Milly Moo'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16740504848497671500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8427864362013750785.post-56341713059673640262011-03-12T01:16:00.005+08:002011-04-07T22:43:07.507+08:00Zooming on Symantec: Computer Security Concerns You and Me<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Nfzzp51D-D-aCv8CrEgB2jfUD1YUJwjORx20-IFG8HRj-TX-0uN-9IOKlZWxUdDvPwbXpj-aGC89xPSh2ZCRm0WoMhfFruUCHyVHStbitK2kuSGLX5OH4vlAV2SmAf2COeFQTX1byjTz/s1600/symantec-corporation.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 460px; height: 136px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Nfzzp51D-D-aCv8CrEgB2jfUD1YUJwjORx20-IFG8HRj-TX-0uN-9IOKlZWxUdDvPwbXpj-aGC89xPSh2ZCRm0WoMhfFruUCHyVHStbitK2kuSGLX5OH4vlAV2SmAf2COeFQTX1byjTz/s320/symantec-corporation.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582880213451530610" border="0" /></a><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/jf9WEd3bcP4" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" width="640"></iframe><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />What is Symantec?</span><br /><ul><li>Protecting against cyber risk is the first priority!</li><li>Creating solutions to virus, worms, cyber crimes,etc</li><li>Informing people of the danger of the cyberworld</li></ul>Symantec came out with a series of software where consumers can use to protect themselves. From class, we know that we are very vulnerable to these cybercrimes, risks, virus or worms. With companies like Symantec, with extensive research and expertise in internet security, it has became one of the successful companies in the industry with leading products.<br /><br />This page provides a VERY detailed pages of all the potential dangers of the cyberworld, helping us to understand more about each type of risk that we are exposed to. It is definitely a page worth the time to read!<br /><a href="http://us.norton.com/security_response/secureemail.jsp">http://us.norton.com/security_response/secureemail.jsp</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">A testimonial.</span><br /><br />I'm not promoting for but just mentioning my experience with virus and worms. When I was in my first semester in UB, during com101 project, we downloaded videos to be showed during presentation. The next day, I found out that some weird virus had attacked the laptop and all the files kept on duplicating itself. Only then did I realize the threat of virus and worms. No choice, I had to reformat my laptop which caused me to lose everything all software. The moral of the story is that the risk is HUGE even what you downloaded was something so insignificance!<br /><br />Ever since there, I was paranoid. I installed Norton360 (and also versions from UBIT!) in all my computers to prevent something similar happening again. I guess, it is really important to have protection on your computer to not only ward against virus and worms, they educate you on cybercrimes which you and I may fall prey to.<br /><br />This article below should serve as a kindly reminder to be careful in whatever we click on the internet. We should be aware of our actions and behaviors while on the internet. This is concerning most of as with the rise of everything E. From e-banking to online shopping, we put ourselves in danger every time we engage in such activities.<br /><br /><a href="http://community.norton.com/t5/Ask-Marian/Romanian-Cybercrime-Rings-Busted-Massive-Coordinated/ba-p/219810">http://community.norton.com/t5/Ask-Marian/Romanian-Cybercrime-Rings-Busted-Massive-Coordinated/ba-p/219810</a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiSxo3ES_Cqhyphenhyphentrj4ByCvGYdDXvGpWN607vSMFKxvlYaRtkYjWSnfjwp1hGYtbeHHehxiJTtX4sayBuj2iB97IG3YDpWEx-9-qxkMhD9pf4Z2N0DHD-fFi15N5ntiF7UHU_NOSoywMapNr/s1600/pcprotection.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 132px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiSxo3ES_Cqhyphenhyphentrj4ByCvGYdDXvGpWN607vSMFKxvlYaRtkYjWSnfjwp1hGYtbeHHehxiJTtX4sayBuj2iB97IG3YDpWEx-9-qxkMhD9pf4Z2N0DHD-fFi15N5ntiF7UHU_NOSoywMapNr/s200/pcprotection.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582886250962863170" border="0" /></a>Milly Moo'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16740504848497671500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8427864362013750785.post-14201149601203405792011-03-05T12:45:00.004+08:002011-03-05T16:41:24.281+08:00PICASAI only started the use of PICASA 3 slightly a year back. I used to store all my pictures in a hard drive or burn them into a disc. I realized that that is too cumbersome. So, I tried out PICASA. So below, are my opinions.<br /><br />What does it do for you (BASIC)?<br /><ul><li>Organize your pictures<br /></li><li>Store them in your online Google account (share it on the web!)<br /></li><li>Edit, create montage, etc</li></ul>BAD side<br /><ul><li>Take a LONG time to upload the photos</li><li>Payment needed if you exceed the limit<br /></li></ul>GOOD!<br /><ul><li>Free download<br /></li><li>Add caption</li><li>Name tag: Face Recognition</li><li>MAC compatible<br /></li><li>Geotagging: Shows the location of the photo taken</li></ul>Here a video introducing PICASA!<br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/gYO2uhrIZJ4" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" width="640"></iframe><br /><br />Basically, PICASA is really is easy to use and rather idiot proof. As long as you understand most of the basics. If not, there are many other available videos on Youtube to teach you about it.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">NEXT</span><br /><br />Creating a video. This video is made using PICASA.It took me around 45mins to create it, so you guess that it was rather simple. You can add caption and songs to it. Enjoy!<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='551' height='345' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxI75CgMp7buSX8j9s7uo6qWE2_TQGpRPjxG-4-olV_t8NrfB4s2KKyPmgEn6phrPEWs1U_2swnuzOC2IX3mQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>Milly Moo'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16740504848497671500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8427864362013750785.post-67045299210295003272011-02-26T21:25:00.006+08:002011-02-26T22:09:48.375+08:00Digital EverythingI remembered that when I was in Junior College, digital media were used in our classrooms and around us all the time. I was in this CCA called: New Media Arts, which helped us to learn more effective through the use of digital media. There were courses that we could take in our classes where we have to create videos and each video are done based on lessons in sequence. Then, our videos will be used to be taught as part of the course. In my CCA, we are taught to use various software where we could use the same technology and digitalized our learning materials and aid us in learning effectively.<br />www.adobe-eduapac.com/issue15/pdf.pdf<br /><br />I think it is really important to have a <span style="font-weight: bold;">well-de</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">signed digital media experience</span> for effective learning.<br /><br />Here are some ways that we can enhance the learning experience:<br /><br /><ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Make use of technology around us : Gadgets</span>, such as ipad, which appeals to us can provide innovative learning opportunities. Attraction and interest can boost our learning.</li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Interactive learning: Powerful ch</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">annel of 3D animation videos to explain concepts</span>- We can't bring concepts such as formation of volcano, so creating it can help students understand better and allow students to see thing differently than just words</li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Incorporate learning in student's world</span>: The virtual world appeals attracts the most students than boring books. Second life in Innova Junior College in Singapore.<br /></li></ul><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/cnypMnr-GfM" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" width="480"></iframe><br /><br />Ideas such as digital whiteboard is possible with the developments such as <span style="font-weight: bold;">Microsoft Surface Technology</span>. Such technology is common but using it to teach is not an easy task. No doubt that it does make lessons interesting and enhance learning, but the call for an effective teacher is important as well. No point in having technologies in classroom but the absences of teachers who are will to venture and create and design lesson that work well with the technologies. It's like simply calling e-learning, reading notes online.<br /><br />Another idea that could be used in the classroom could be the <span style="font-weight: bold;">audience response systems</span> where students can response to the teacher instantly and data could be collected to evaluate the understanding of the lesson. This could enhance learning and teachers could address the problem as soon as possible.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK3J0gRKxHurbsvCeK9HBz6IgZ9b1A-Zcamgoa6aG4Bk3v2sWoTwfOM9Q7Jy7e9wif0_Dsl-u6Lgaiwh_Rm_KIjr7kp-kWG04GIBJppxhVi2GWxpiXcX0t8ptISE9pob-W4NVmO4rf4b4i/s1600/clickers.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK3J0gRKxHurbsvCeK9HBz6IgZ9b1A-Zcamgoa6aG4Bk3v2sWoTwfOM9Q7Jy7e9wif0_Dsl-u6Lgaiwh_Rm_KIjr7kp-kWG04GIBJppxhVi2GWxpiXcX0t8ptISE9pob-W4NVmO4rf4b4i/s200/clickers.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577997873174737618" border="0" /></a><br />Here's a video to the future:<br /><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" width="640" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/6Cf7IL_eZ38" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Milly Moo'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16740504848497671500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8427864362013750785.post-13823525086586064312011-02-16T15:40:00.003+08:002011-02-16T17:10:14.715+08:00E-marketing is NOW!<!--StartFragment--><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:Cambria;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-Times New Roman";mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;mso-ansi-language:EN-US; mso-fareast-language:EN-USfont-family:";font-size:12.0pt;"><div>Success in E-marketing plays a huge part in the success in business. It is important to have a good web design, web coding, pushing relevant visits as well as easy to navigate. To ensure the success of e-marketing, one must also take note of the rising trends around us. Below are 2 important factors that affects E-marketing.</div><div><br /></div><div>1. Taking note of trends: Take for instance social networking sites.</div><div><ul><li>Fastest growing online marketing development- 13% a year</li><li>Facebook, MySpace, Youtube,etc</li><li>Online word of mouth networks can spread rapidly</li><li> However, there is no control over what is said, regardless good or bad</li></ul>2. Know your audience better</div><div><ul><li>Based in book by James Surowiecki: The Wisdom of crowds</li><li>Is it that large groups make better decisions?</li><li>We also need to rebrand in order to reach out to lost audiences and potential new audiences<br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" width="480" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/cb3WkNhAlpU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /></li></ul></div>With the rise and wide access to Internet, marketing has changed over the years. From marketing comes a new sub genre called, E-marketing. E marketing makes use of Internet to create awareness or advertise for products or services. It has been gaining popularity Internet Age and had changed how businesses work. Below are some examples methods of e marketing which is commonly seen.</span><div><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Times New Roman';">Affiliate Marketing: paying another website for new business opportunities it refers to the site ( eBay Affiliate's program)</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Times New Roman';"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Times New Roman';">Search Engine Marketing/ Display Advertising: banner advertisements based on your behavioral data (DoubleClick)</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Times New Roman';"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Times New Roman';">Blog Marketing : advertising on blogs, especially popular ones (Technorati links the advertisers to the blogs</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Times New Roman';"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Times New Roman';">Email Advertising: Most people considered it spam, it requires mailing list </span></li></ul><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">Email marketing is one of the methods where it affects people the most. This method is cost-friendly and it reaches a large group of potential customers. Instead of the conventional way of advertising through direct mail, email marketing is not really welcomed by people. Majority doesn't even read those adverts and just simply refer it as spam. Here's a story from TIME which tells of excessive spam: <a href="http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1005018-1,00.html">http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1005018-1,00.html</a></span></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">Other resources:</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><a href="http://www.emarketingmatador.com/the-4-pillars-of-internet-marketing-success">http://www.emarketingmatador.com/the-4-pillars-of-internet-marketing-success</a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><br /></span></div><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" width="480" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/wbnYpynvpnA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Milly Moo'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16740504848497671500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8427864362013750785.post-56425970295109302782011-02-11T23:18:00.005+08:002011-02-12T00:07:07.316+08:00CouchSurfing: Travelers' Networking Site<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbfLDBtKaMvC263vZ-628dGMDe5K0W-3XhzUr5e4zqTe5sHwv4atsy7luIUNgbJ8q2AvcJx9Zrv2_mXT0qszNerMvlY5ygVm-sGjmqdUjEIEwchczz0XHggvFBlllLts7Sg6jIWnSQvXiY/s1600/couchsurfing.org_.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 241px; height: 145px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbfLDBtKaMvC263vZ-628dGMDe5K0W-3XhzUr5e4zqTe5sHwv4atsy7luIUNgbJ8q2AvcJx9Zrv2_mXT0qszNerMvlY5ygVm-sGjmqdUjEIEwchczz0XHggvFBlllLts7Sg6jIWnSQvXiY/s200/couchsurfing.org_.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572459279647246498" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMrvftw1Agg7ZwNQToctr7tJqGL26o2Du0IZ6RDejEiPVLLFk340YTtlSpldrXm58AYwYsFJCCqva0DK2E639SfRaVFyfIvZ9qtH9EWqFEYnpk5ssx09JZhhDfqVy7a4KGFqBwdlw8-flb/s1600/top.gif"><br /></a><br /> <style>@font-face { font-family: "Cambria"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }a:link, span.MsoHyperlink { color: blue; text-decoration: underline; }a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed { color: purple; text-decoration: underline; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; }</style> <span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Couchsurfing</span> (<a href="http://www.couchsurfing.org/">http://www.couchsurfing.org</a><cite>) </cite>is a social networking platfo</span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >r</span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >m where travelers and </span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >the locals of the community that they visit socialize. Membership is free but you are welcome to make donations to CS to maintain its survival. The main function of this website is to provide traveler</span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >s with </span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >po</span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >tential hosts in </span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >foreign countries and tra</span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >veling info or any tips. The members provide most of the info</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSeMhm5mmADENw5tp389Q3Zg0xmG09VTaHhIr662eqgV7r297Nx-GBFDZTjYSgZoXJh1hNyl5LAcTy4N8T54RygTBYwwD1rJR1mnK-OWfYmNy0mVarxB2LDUNN3A9CncpGz2Se1xvMnMR8/s1600/40112v1.png"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 353px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSeMhm5mmADENw5tp389Q3Zg0xmG09VTaHhIr662eqgV7r297Nx-GBFDZTjYSgZoXJh1hNyl5LAcTy4N8T54RygTBYwwD1rJR1mnK-OWfYmNy0mVarxB2LDUNN3A9CncpGz2Se1xvMnMR8/s200/40112v1.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572458904559841218" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >rmation </span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >(Web2.0) on the web t</span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >hrough forums and testimonials. Members can decide if they are </span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >interested in hosting o</span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >r meet up, which allow the</span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >m to socialize with people from all over the world</span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >. The survival of this site is based on the </span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >do</span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >nation made by members when they verify their a</span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >ddresses.<br /></span><br /><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" ><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Main Concern: Security</span></span><br />Members will have to verify their address by doing it online (optional but lack of cr</span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >edibility if you don't) and make a little donation, which is how the company profits. At the end of the process, a po</span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >stcard will be received and you will have to verify your address. However, not every</span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >one might be comfortable to provide his or her address online. Other than th</span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >at, there are not many concerns except for the character and reliability of members, which is impossible to judge g</span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >iven the existence of anonymity in cyberspace.<br /><br />What can CS do for you?<br /></span><ul><li>Find ways to surf or host</li><li>Inform you of social events that are nearby</li><li>Allow you to find people whom has the same interests as you</li><li>Provide you with opportunities to meet new people, broaden your social network beyond your home country</li><li>No more socializing through a computer screen<br /></li></ul><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" ><br />It is not as sophisticated as what Facebook offer</span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >s but still, basics are there, targeting a specific group of people. Those basic</span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" > functions are good enough to facilitate any arrangements between the host</span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >s and the travelers as well as information that a</span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" >ny traveler would need to ensure their safety or enhance their traveling experience.<br /><br /><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" ><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" ><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12pt;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEEQ1Qu1omSMswm7axglbioKwBwFw5B5ILZg5hmt9wFL__hGw_6tI0uleHBo-65sT8-idd0GHBXHfiAO40h4jsVxr2ZTWuP3S_KS3jwDspkw89BJH7pwQwrzdstV8CsUGce2x28k6UlCcO/s1600/couchsurfing.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 309px; height: 185px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEEQ1Qu1omSMswm7axglbioKwBwFw5B5ILZg5hmt9wFL__hGw_6tI0uleHBo-65sT8-idd0GHBXHfiAO40h4jsVxr2ZTWuP3S_KS3jwDspkw89BJH7pwQwrzdstV8CsUGce2x28k6UlCcO/s200/couchsurfing.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572459717070745650" border="0" /></a></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />Overall, it is a rather useful website as it allows people from all around the world to meet and give a whole new experience to travelers as well as the locals. It helps to make people feel home as they travel and see the different countries from the perspective of a local rather than a tourist. It is definitely a whole new experience where you actually meet people and socialize face to face, which is not what many sites can offer.<br /></span>Milly Moo'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16740504848497671500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8427864362013750785.post-45655504057096850782011-02-01T01:06:00.000+08:002011-02-01T01:42:13.380+08:00Social Media Empowers Us<style>@font-face { font-family: "Cambria"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; }</style> <p class="MsoNormal">In my opinion, social media is one that allows 2-way communication. It has the ability to empower individual. There is no prerequisite needed in order for one to be involved in the social media web community. Anyone, regardless of their education qualifications, financial status or networking, can be part of the community where their participation is valued.<br /><br />As the Internet becomes more accessible, it allows the development of freedom of speech, where individuals are able to leave a free expression of their own in the cyber world. Such platforms or social media websites are popular and there are plenty of them in the cyber world catering to the varying needs and expectations of individuals. We may even find ourselves frequent users of the websites!<br /><br />With social media, we find ourselves expressing, communicating and learning more as we get more involved in the social media sphere. Hence, it makes everyone that participates in the social media sphere relevant and influential. In 2006, Time’s Magazine Person of the Year turns out to be ‘YOU’. (See the article: <a href="http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1569514,00.html">http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1569514,00.html</a>) This was when social media was on its way to the peak. The social media sphere is made up of us. We are the contributors, responders and the on lookers that form the fundamentals of social media. We are empowered by social media for we know we are the ones who have developed the culture of social media, where participation is what counts as.<br /><br />Here’s a few websites that became so successful because of us:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGs2w80TPN7pqDs7_ghuWi1B1FGr23F4e8o4BW2BvM94vsL-sEAqWhNXx9pGo4VG6-9FbGOxqf6D3OsnH76W0ZyyFE9nIyGelqtr6ZzRuG5F3uo2DOq0Btj_WGZGVcR1Bkq6H3uBvTRQt7/s1600/Untitled.png"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 215px; height: 179px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGs2w80TPN7pqDs7_ghuWi1B1FGr23F4e8o4BW2BvM94vsL-sEAqWhNXx9pGo4VG6-9FbGOxqf6D3OsnH76W0ZyyFE9nIyGelqtr6ZzRuG5F3uo2DOq0Btj_WGZGVcR1Bkq6H3uBvTRQt7/s200/Untitled.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568406612208782258" border="0" /></a><br />•Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/">http://www.facebook.com/</a><br />o Socializing: Groups, comments, discussion<br /><br />•YouTube: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/">http://www.youtube.com/</a><br />o They make people popular in their own right<br />o User generated content<br /><br />•Wikis: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiki">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiki</a><br />o We add articles, create the content and hold the power to edit the content as and when we want<br /> <span style="">Therefore, it is indeed true that social media is empowering us! We are moving towards a culture where free expression is very much sought after. For starters, it might be impossible in Singapore but there are definitely platforms in Cyberspace that allows that! </span></p>Milly Moo'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16740504848497671500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8427864362013750785.post-23718580659014113222011-01-21T16:42:00.001+08:002011-02-01T01:53:33.009+08:00Internet SocietyIn Friday’s class, the Internet Society or ISOC was briefly mentioned in class. So, I thought I would find out more and share it here. From the class I learned that the ISOC provides Internet related standards, enabling more sharing around the world. However after checking up, I realized that there is more.<br /><br />The ISOC is a nonprofit organization, which began in 1992, providing leadership to Internet related issues such as standards, education and policies. The organization’s main aim to allow make sure that Internet is accessible to everyone and does benefit everyone in the world. By putting in place standards and policies, they can ensure that the Internet is continuously progressing.<br /><br />While browsing through their website (<a href="http://www.isoc.org/">http://www.isoc.org/</a>), I chance upon some videos and literature regarding the future of the Internet. According to the website, they have came up with 4 possible scenarios of the future of the Internet in the next 10 years.<br /><br />4 scenarios (The Videos: <a href="http://www.isoc.org/tools/blogs/scenarios/">http://www.isoc.org/tools/blogs/scenarios/</a>)<br /><br />1. <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Common Pool Scenario</span>: Internet continues to be built on open technologies and processes, fostering permission-less innovation, economic growth, and social development. This future also means that more and more technology becoming open, and more and more services integrating user-generated content. This is one of the most possible one in my opinion as part of it can be seen in the technology of ipad.<br /><br />2. <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Boutique Networks Scenario</span>: Tells us about the Internet dying, taken over by government. Connection would not be as easy as before.<br /><br />3. <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Moats and Drawbridges Scenario</span>: The Internet is fractioned, controlled by those who have power over us. Profits precede freedom of speech.<br /><br />4. <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Porous Garden Scenario</span>: The Internet still is a globally connected network; however, large corporations still control the Internet. Technologies are closed and exclusive, creating greater barriers of entry.<br /><br />Technologies and services are growing at such a rapid speed that it is almost unthinkable when we first started the millennium. Nobody knows what will happen to the Internet 10 years from now. Given the past record, anything could happen, good or bad, the future of the Internet is definitely worth given a thought.Milly Moo'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16740504848497671500noreply@blogger.com0