In 2010, there were many of advances that entered into the world but there was also several that were failures. On a website called, http://www.infoworld.com/, I learned 20 of the biggest technology failures of 2010. These included: Google Buzz, Apple Ping, Google Wave, Net Neutrality, Facebook Privacy, McAfee's False Positive, Palm Pre and WebOS, HP Slate 500, Android Tablets, Google Nexus One, Joo Joo, Plastic Logic Que, Gray Powell and Brian Hogan, iPhone 4 Antenna, Whit iPhone 4, Blackberry Torch, Ask.com, Blockbuster, MySpace, and Microsoft Kin.
My thought process for this blog consisted of searching the web for the top 20 biggest technology failures just to ease my curiosity. I always wondered what failed and what didn't so I went to Google and did a Google Search and the first website that came up was http://www.infoworld.com/. On this website it consisted of a powerpoint that included the top 20 technology failures. This website was reliable because in the powerpoint presentation it gave me reasons why each product was a failure and the website as a whole was rated as a 10 by reviewers. The link that I used for this blog was: http://www.infoworld.com/d/applications/the-20-biggest-tech-failures-2010-093¤t=1&last=22#slideshowTop.
Saturday, April 30, 2011
What to do When Technology Failure Occurs?
Technology failure, can occur anywhere. For example, it can occur at your office, at your house, in your community, and even at univerisites. In an article that I read, the article talked about technology failure on campus. The article stated that viruses, spyware, and cyber problems can cause sudden disruptions to Campus Mail, such as Racer Mail, and even to the Internet.
The article went on to tell a procedure of steps that an individual can do after this type of failure occurs. First, key personnel are notified and recovery groups are grouped so that they can solve the problem. After the team is notified, they will do everything to try and figure out the best solution to solve your situation.When a disaster happens people must remember that people are the most valuable resource.
My thought process for this blog was to come up with a question. I knew that technology failure was when technology all of a sudden shuts down or stops working completely, so I wanted to figure out what students could do on campus if a problem occurred. After coming up with my question, I then went to Google and did a Google Search and found an article on http://www.southernct.edu/. This article was the first link that popped up on my Google Search. The link gave me reliable information and answered my question completely and I now know how to handle my problems if a technology failure occurs and I can educate my friends as well. The link that I used for this blog was: http://www.southernct.edu/emergencypreparedness/informationtechnologyfailure/
The article went on to tell a procedure of steps that an individual can do after this type of failure occurs. First, key personnel are notified and recovery groups are grouped so that they can solve the problem. After the team is notified, they will do everything to try and figure out the best solution to solve your situation.When a disaster happens people must remember that people are the most valuable resource.
My thought process for this blog was to come up with a question. I knew that technology failure was when technology all of a sudden shuts down or stops working completely, so I wanted to figure out what students could do on campus if a problem occurred. After coming up with my question, I then went to Google and did a Google Search and found an article on http://www.southernct.edu/. This article was the first link that popped up on my Google Search. The link gave me reliable information and answered my question completely and I now know how to handle my problems if a technology failure occurs and I can educate my friends as well. The link that I used for this blog was: http://www.southernct.edu/emergencypreparedness/informationtechnologyfailure/
Saturday, April 23, 2011
The Kindle Electronic Book Reader; Will it Last?
The latest technology to the average book reader has been changed dramatically. How? The latest technology out is an electronic book reader, or a Kindle. The Kindle has several features that are very appealing to the customer. For example, it is wireless and very independent, it uses high resolution so that the text is very readable, and it even offers free book samples so that the customer can try out the book before purchasing the Kindle.
Do I feel like this product is going to last? The answer is Yes! I feel this way because when books get printed several trees have to be cut down in order to print the text on the pages, but with the Kindle electronic book reader, this problem does not have to occur any longer. The reason I feel like this product will last is because several people care about the environment and this product is environment friendly.
My thought process for this blog consisted of going to Google and conducting a Google Search. The first website that came up with accurate and reliable information to my question was: http://www.patronbooks.com/. This website told me every feature that this product has to offer to the customer and why it is appealing.
The link I used was: http://patronbooks.com/2011/04/14/kindle-electronic-book-reader-features/
Do I feel like this product is going to last? The answer is Yes! I feel this way because when books get printed several trees have to be cut down in order to print the text on the pages, but with the Kindle electronic book reader, this problem does not have to occur any longer. The reason I feel like this product will last is because several people care about the environment and this product is environment friendly.
My thought process for this blog consisted of going to Google and conducting a Google Search. The first website that came up with accurate and reliable information to my question was: http://www.patronbooks.com/. This website told me every feature that this product has to offer to the customer and why it is appealing.
The link I used was: http://patronbooks.com/2011/04/14/kindle-electronic-book-reader-features/
What is the iPad 2?
The iPad2 is a product made by Apple. This product is typically termed as "new technology!" Why? The answer is simple. According to http://www.apple.com/, as soon as somebody picks up this product they are not going to want to put it down. The iPad2 is now 33% thinner and up to 15% lighter than the original iPad so it feels more comfortable in your hands. This product has two very powerful chips in it and this makes it an advantage to the customer because they can do two times the surfing faster and a 10 hour battery life.
Now, the question is, do you think that this product will last? To me, I feel that this product will last because with all of the features that this new technology has to offer, more people are going to want to buy this product and surf the web fast. Picture this, why would you want to be using a product that takes several minutes to surf the web when you can get one simple product and surf two times as fast. I feel like the iPad2 is the latest technology and it will be around until something new and improved comes along because people always want the next best thing.
My thought process for this blog consisted of coming up with a product name that is labeled as new technology. After coming up with the product, iPad2, I then went to Google and did a google search. The first website that came up was: http://www.apple.com/ and this website gave me accurate and reliable information to my question.
The link that I used was: http://www.apple.com/ipad/features/
Now, the question is, do you think that this product will last? To me, I feel that this product will last because with all of the features that this new technology has to offer, more people are going to want to buy this product and surf the web fast. Picture this, why would you want to be using a product that takes several minutes to surf the web when you can get one simple product and surf two times as fast. I feel like the iPad2 is the latest technology and it will be around until something new and improved comes along because people always want the next best thing.
My thought process for this blog consisted of coming up with a product name that is labeled as new technology. After coming up with the product, iPad2, I then went to Google and did a google search. The first website that came up was: http://www.apple.com/ and this website gave me accurate and reliable information to my question.
The link that I used was: http://www.apple.com/ipad/features/
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Tide vs.Gain; How They Compare and Contrast
I am sure that everybody is familiar with the products: Tide and Gain. For my blog assignment this week, I was asked to compare and contrast two products. I immediately thought of laundry detergents' because I know that when I wash laundry I want to get the best detergent for the job and for my money's worth.
So, let's talk about how Tide and Gain are alike. First, both products are used to wash laundry. Second. both of these products are made from P&G and third, both products are made with appealing smells to lure the customers to buy the products.
Now, that we have distinguished how these products are similar let's talk about how they are different. First, at Walmart, Tide was priced at $6.86 whereas Gain only cost $5.97. Another difference, is that Tide pays alot more money for advertising such as commercials like Loads of Hope for Haiti. With commercials such as this, it makes it more appealing to the customers especially because they know that they are doing a better deed for somebody else. I found this information on the links': http://www.tide.com/en-US/categoryresults.jspx?q=tide+commericals+&localePath=en-US&localeName=en_US&x=30&y=17 and http://www.afullcup.com/forums/product-review/202401-tide-vs-gain.html.
From these links', I found reliable information. I found reviews on the products from individuals' just like us and how they feel about these two products, and even how Tide's advertising techiniques are more appealing. Now, you can see how these two products compare and contrast, and hopefully next time when you go grocery shopping you can come up with a better conclusion on which product to purchase.
So, let's talk about how Tide and Gain are alike. First, both products are used to wash laundry. Second. both of these products are made from P&G and third, both products are made with appealing smells to lure the customers to buy the products.
Now, that we have distinguished how these products are similar let's talk about how they are different. First, at Walmart, Tide was priced at $6.86 whereas Gain only cost $5.97. Another difference, is that Tide pays alot more money for advertising such as commercials like Loads of Hope for Haiti. With commercials such as this, it makes it more appealing to the customers especially because they know that they are doing a better deed for somebody else. I found this information on the links': http://www.tide.com/en-US/categoryresults.jspx?q=tide+commericals+&localePath=en-US&localeName=en_US&x=30&y=17 and http://www.afullcup.com/forums/product-review/202401-tide-vs-gain.html.
From these links', I found reliable information. I found reviews on the products from individuals' just like us and how they feel about these two products, and even how Tide's advertising techiniques are more appealing. Now, you can see how these two products compare and contrast, and hopefully next time when you go grocery shopping you can come up with a better conclusion on which product to purchase.
Two Different Brands/Types of Insulin; How they Compare and How They Contrast!
For the disorder of diabetes, there are several different types of insulin that people with this disorder can do for treatment of their disorder. The types' consist of: rapid-acting, short-acting, intermediate-acting, long-acting, and pre-mixed. Along with the several different types of insulin that can be used to treat diabetes, there are also several different brands of insulin. Some of these brands consist of insulin made by the following companies: Novolin, Lilly, and Lantus. Novolin makes Novolog, Lilly makes Humalog, and Lantus makes Apidra.
Now, let's talk about two of these brands; Novolog & Humoalog are alike. Both of the insulins are man-made insulins. Another way that these two products are alike is because they are both considered as rapid-acting insulins. The third way that these two products are alike is because they are both used to cover meals and snacks and to lower high blood sugars.
Although, these two products have some similarities, there are also some differences between the two products. Novolog is more appealing to the customer because it starts working faster than Humalog. In a recent study found on, http://www.diabetesnet.com/, Novolog reaches its peak at 52 minutes where as Humalog reaches its peak at 75 minutes. Another difference, is that the FDA has reccommended and approved that Novolog should be used in insulin pumps because its works at a faster rate.
As you can see, there are similarities and differences between these two products. Now, the next question is how did I come up with this thought process. First, I came up with the topic of doing my blog over two different brands of insulin because I recently had to prepare a presentation over this topic. After I conducted my question, I created a Google Custom Search Engine, and came up with a list of websites that includes information about diabetes. The link to my custom search engine is: http://www.google.com/cse/manage/create/3?cx=002008913936411000852:vjeic6mww9w. The link that I used for the information in this blog was: http://www.morefocused.com/articles/diabetes/types-of-insulin.php. From these links, I found reliable information over this topic and I have supported this by citing sources.
Now, let's talk about two of these brands; Novolog & Humoalog are alike. Both of the insulins are man-made insulins. Another way that these two products are alike is because they are both considered as rapid-acting insulins. The third way that these two products are alike is because they are both used to cover meals and snacks and to lower high blood sugars.
Although, these two products have some similarities, there are also some differences between the two products. Novolog is more appealing to the customer because it starts working faster than Humalog. In a recent study found on, http://www.diabetesnet.com/, Novolog reaches its peak at 52 minutes where as Humalog reaches its peak at 75 minutes. Another difference, is that the FDA has reccommended and approved that Novolog should be used in insulin pumps because its works at a faster rate.
As you can see, there are similarities and differences between these two products. Now, the next question is how did I come up with this thought process. First, I came up with the topic of doing my blog over two different brands of insulin because I recently had to prepare a presentation over this topic. After I conducted my question, I created a Google Custom Search Engine, and came up with a list of websites that includes information about diabetes. The link to my custom search engine is: http://www.google.com/cse/manage/create/3?cx=002008913936411000852:vjeic6mww9w. The link that I used for the information in this blog was: http://www.morefocused.com/articles/diabetes/types-of-insulin.php. From these links, I found reliable information over this topic and I have supported this by citing sources.
Saturday, April 9, 2011
What is the Florence Nightingale Nursing Theory?
After my last blog, I did more research and I found out that there is actually a theory according to Nightingale about nursing. According to Nightingale on http://www.wikipedia.org/ , nursing contributes to the ability of persons to maintain and restore health directly or indirectly through managing the environment. She felt as if the person has a key role in their health and the function of the health through the interaction of the person, the nurse, and the environment. The theory involves the environment because of certain factors such as: pure or fresh air, pure water, sufficient food supplies, and cleanliness.
After reading this theory by Nightingale, I agree completely with her. I feel that the person does play a key role in their health because for example. a person decides what they want to put into their bodies. Along with what was just said, in order to nurse someone, it has to involve the relationship with the person who is ill, the nurse, and the environment.
My thought process for this blog consisted of going to Google Search and found an article on http://www.wikipedia.org/. The information that I obtained was reliable because I checked the other articles that the information came from and it all matched. I learned alot from doing these blogs that I had no idea about in my major of nursing. The link that I used was: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nightingale's_environmental_theory
After reading this theory by Nightingale, I agree completely with her. I feel that the person does play a key role in their health because for example. a person decides what they want to put into their bodies. Along with what was just said, in order to nurse someone, it has to involve the relationship with the person who is ill, the nurse, and the environment.
My thought process for this blog consisted of going to Google Search and found an article on http://www.wikipedia.org/. The information that I obtained was reliable because I checked the other articles that the information came from and it all matched. I learned alot from doing these blogs that I had no idea about in my major of nursing. The link that I used was: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nightingale's_environmental_theory
Who is Florence Nightingale?
Florence Nightingale was born in 1820. Florence Nightingale had a broad education and became to realize that she did not like the lack of opportunity for females in her social circle. She was interested in helping the poor, but then later became interested in looking after people who were very ill. In this time period, nurses' were considered to be a little less than prositutes. After this, Nightingale began visiting hospitals looking for possible occupations for women. In 1854, the Crimean War broke out and nurses' were needed. Nightingale along with thirty-eight nurses went to help the people, and they ended up getting the place back in order. After the war in 1855, a Nightingale fund was set up to found a training school for nurses. After setting up the school, Nightingale received the Order of Merit and the badge of honour of the Norwegian Red Cross Society, along with several other accomplishments.
The assignment this week was to pick somebody that became famous in my major. I am majoring in nursing and the first person that popped up in my head was Florence Nightingale. I immediately thought of her because of how successful she became and basically started the nursing field for women. I am thankful for this because I have always been interested in helping people and nursing is the perfect profession for me. I feel that if Nightingale did not do everything that she accomplished that women would not be respected in the nursing field.
My thought for the blog consisted of coming up with the question, "Who is Florence Nightingale?" After this, I went to the first website listed and I found everything that I was looking for. The information that I obtained was accurate and very reliable because I checked the references that was listed on the page. The link that I used was: http://www.victorianweb.org/history/crimea/florrie.html.
The assignment this week was to pick somebody that became famous in my major. I am majoring in nursing and the first person that popped up in my head was Florence Nightingale. I immediately thought of her because of how successful she became and basically started the nursing field for women. I am thankful for this because I have always been interested in helping people and nursing is the perfect profession for me. I feel that if Nightingale did not do everything that she accomplished that women would not be respected in the nursing field.
My thought for the blog consisted of coming up with the question, "Who is Florence Nightingale?" After this, I went to the first website listed and I found everything that I was looking for. The information that I obtained was accurate and very reliable because I checked the references that was listed on the page. The link that I used was: http://www.victorianweb.org/history/crimea/florrie.html.
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Consumer Tips: Faces of Internet Piracy
After finding out what the term internet piracy meant, I then wanted to find out what were some tips to help protect individuals'. On an article titled: "Consumer Tips: Faces of Internet Piracy," there were 10 tips listed by the BSA that will steer individuals' clear from internet piracy. The 10 tips consisted of:
- Trust your instincts. Check the online seller’s price against the estimated retail value of the software. If a price seems “too good to be true,” it probably is.
- Make sure it’s authentic. Be suspicious of software products that do not include proof of authenticity such as original disks, manuals, licensing, services policies, and warranties.
- Beware of backups. Avoid sellers offering to make backup copies. This is a clear indication the software is illegal.
- Steer clear of compilations. Be wary of compilations of software titles from different publishers on a single disk or CD.
- Get seller’s contact information. If you cannot contact the seller after making a purchase, you may have no recourse if the product turns out to be pirated. Make certain to get the seller’s address, if possible.
- Keep Receipts. Printout a copy of your order number and sales confirmation and file them for your records. This information will help build your case if it is pirated and further action is needed.
- Ensure secure payment. Make certain that the Internet connections you are using are secure.
- Understand transaction terms. Get a clear understanding of the merchant’s policies concerning returns and refunds, shipping costs, and security and privacy protection before you complete the transaction. Most importantly, look for a trust mark from a reputable organization to make sure the online retailer is reliable and has a proven track record of satisfying customers.
- Do your homework. Before making a purchase, do as much research on the seller and vendor as you can. Check the seller’s rating or feedback comments when on an auction site. Some of the most frequently sold titles on auction sites include products by Adobe, Autodesk, Corel, Intuit, McAfee, Microsoft, and Symantec.
- Ask the experts. Contact the BSA with any concerns or questions by calling 1-888-NOPIRACY or visiting our Web site www.bsa.org.
Reflection: My thought process for this blog was to find out what individuals' can do to better protect themselves from this issue. I went to Google Search and typed in my question and the first website that popped up was: http://www.portal.bsa.org. From this website I received reliable information and now I know what to do to better protect myself from piracy. I feel that this link is useful and any individual would be satisfied with the information that is listed on the website. The link that I used was: http://www/portal.bsa.org/faces/consumer-tips.html.
What is Internet Piracy?
This week's blog assignment was over the topic of internet piracy. The first thought that popped into my head is what does this term mean? According to http://www.microsoft.com, internet piracy refers to the use of the Internet for illegal copying or distributing unauthorized software. The BSA or the Business Software Alliance stated that there are over 840,000 internet sites distributing illegal software as the real thing! So, what does this mean? This means that the people who buy from these sites lose their money, some never even receive what they pay money for, and the websites often vanish and leave all of the customers angry and penniless. A common example of internet piracy is when individuals' download music illegally. For example, there is a software called FrostWire, on this software an individual can download music illegally. So in this case, FrostWire would be the culprit of an example of internet piracy.
Reflection: My thought process for this question consisted of going to Google Search and typing in the question, "What is Internet Piracy." From this search the first website that popped up was http://www.microsoft.com and it consisted of an article. From this article I obtained reliable information that answered my question completely and I now have a better understanding to what exactly the term internet piracy means. On this issue, I feel that downloading music illegally and how these websites con individuals is wrong. I feel that every individual should have to pay just like the rest and that the ones who do not should be punished.
The link that I used to answer this question was: http://www.microsoft.com/canada/piracy/basics/what/ip.mspx and the article was titled: "What is Piracy."
http://www.microsoft.com/canada/piracy/basics/what/ip.mspx.
Reflection: My thought process for this question consisted of going to Google Search and typing in the question, "What is Internet Piracy." From this search the first website that popped up was http://www.microsoft.com and it consisted of an article. From this article I obtained reliable information that answered my question completely and I now have a better understanding to what exactly the term internet piracy means. On this issue, I feel that downloading music illegally and how these websites con individuals is wrong. I feel that every individual should have to pay just like the rest and that the ones who do not should be punished.
The link that I used to answer this question was: http://www.microsoft.com/canada/piracy/basics/what/ip.mspx and the article was titled: "What is Piracy."
http://www.microsoft.com/canada/piracy/basics/what/ip.mspx.
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