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For use by DeAnza College CIS2 Computers and Society class using A Gift of Fire as the class textbook.

Final Project pages

CIS2 Final Projects: Overview

• CIS2 Final Project: Computers and Education
• CIS2 Final Project: Computers and Crime
• CIS2 Final Project: Computers and Health
• CIS2 Final Project: Computers and ...
• CIS2 Final Project: Computers and the New Generation

Collection of web resources with comments from students describing reasons for inclusion and important of this site to the topic.

• Introduction - Unwrapping the Gift
• 2.Privacy and Personal Information
• Encryption and Interception of Communications
• 4. Can We Trust the Computer?
• 5. Freedom of Speech in Cyberspace
• 6. Intellectual Property

1. Computer Crime
2. Computers and Work
3. Broader Issues on the Impact and Control of Computers
4. Professional Ethics and Responsibilities

Contents 1 5. Freedom of Speech in Cyberspace 1.1 Computers and Education 2 6. Intellectual Property 2.1 Computers and Entertainment 3 7. Computers Crime 4 8. Computers and Work 4.1 Computers, Recreation and Leisure 5 9. Broader Issues on the Impact and Control of Computers 6 10. Professional Ethics and Responsibilities 7 Final Projects

[edit] 5. Freedom of Speech in Cyberspace

[edit] Computers and Education

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Online public school casts net in Spokane : Washington Virtual Academy now admits local students

http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2006/06/28/1699239.htm

I am very happy to see more and more online public high schools are being developed and offered. Online high schools make a lot of people's lives easier, including my 11-year old cousin. She is trying to become a professional tennis player and her parents don't want her to give up on school. I told them about the online high school system and they are seriously considering about this option.

Driving course for seniors goes online

http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060721/NEWS09/607210402/1026/NEWS

I am very pleased to find out that driver-safety courses geared to help older motorists are now available on the Internet. I think this offering would benefit the elders in two ways: they can learn how to navigate on the Internet and learn about the driver-safety issues in the process. Online courses also provide bonding opportunities for the families, since sons and daughters can help their parents reviewing and navigating on the Internet. The society would be greatly benefited from the online senior driver’s education course. -J-Y LEE SUMMER 2006

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The advancement of computers is a tool that teachers can utilize to help them with their instruction of valuable course material and offer individual students help with examinations. I remember before the Internet era explosion, I played games such as Oregon Trail and Math Crunchers that taught me literature skills and math skills in an entertaining manner. In modern times, technology has developed that is emphasized in the following two websites:

www.collegeboard.com and http://www.teach-nology.com/web_tools/games/

Every collegiate student has had to use collegeboard.com because it is the only internet provider to register for SAT examinations, which are required for college admission. Furthermore, the website offers information on the requirements of different universities along with practice examinations to help the student prepare for the upcoming test. This is extremely helpful because it assists the student in creating goals and standards that he or she will attempt to reach for.

The second website is very useful because it offers a variety of educational games that test different subject areas, which include math and language arts. This is extremely useful because when the instruction is involved in game play, often the competitive nature and the entertainment factor will keep kids compelled to learn subconsciously. Furthermore, these games are accessible online, so kids have the opportunity to play them whenever they want to.

-MP (Summer 2006)

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http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=19387

This article talks about a study done of "computer uses of 986 fourth grade students from 55 classrooms in nine Massachusetts school districts." Results showed that the more students used computers to write papers, the higher their score on the Massachusetts English/Language Arts exam. However, if students used computers for fun or to chat, they scored lower. Additionally, students' usage of computers just to make PowerPoint presentations was negatively proportional to their exam scores. Using computers just to type up final drafts of essays had no impact on their scores.

The social impact is that an investment in computers by schools would have a proven positive impact on the learning of their students. Teachers should also start to use technology to teach in the classroom. Another societal issue to consider is that teachers must carefully monitor what the students are using computers for.

http://www.workspace-resources.com/education/cicdesi1.htm

This website talks about the different possibilies of student-computer interfaces in the classroom. This is important because the room must be set up in a way that the teacher can monitor the students and in a way that the students can learn from the teacher as well as the computer. The arrangment must also be ergonomic, private (to prevent cheating), and safe for the equipment. The structures also need to promote the health of the students such as maintaining posture and prevent tendonitis. AL Summer 2006

http://www.ratemyprofessors.com/

RateMyProfessor.com is a website where students share their experiences and opinions of teachers they have had. They can rate the professors in terms of helpfulness, easiness, and clarity. Other perspective students can find out how the teachers are and decide whether to take the course, or which lecture to take if there are multiple professors. CL Summer 2006

http://www.comegetused.com/index.php

ComeGetUsed.com allows students to post the information of books they want to sell and also to find information of books they want to buy. If a buyer finds a book from a seller, then he or she can send an email to the seller with the contact information through the website. The prices are usually cheaper than the campus bookstores when buying and higher than the buybacks when selling. It also allows students to pass on experiences and information about the courses. The buyer usually purchases the whole set of textbook for that one certain class and the seller, who has taken the class, will pass on the notes and test files as well. CL Summer 2006

"SeniorNet" http://www.seniornet.org/php/default.php?PageID=5005

Even though many would agree that computer technology is a blessing to society, others who have not caught up with trend have difficulty adapting to the new device. This site is developed by seniors over 50 to help other seniors use technologies to enhance their lives. Society frequently forgets that even though computers help many, it also frustrates a whole generation of adapting users.

"A Beginner's Guide to Integrating Technology" http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech130.shtml

Because it is expected that everyone knows how to use a computer, extra pressure is felt by teachers to incorporate technology into their curriculum. It shows what a large role computer plays in our lives and by becoming a part of the country's socialization process. (TT, Summer 2006)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer-assisted_language_learning

Wikipedia describes how Computer-assisted language learning (CALL) can help many people in the US . Through enhanced learning, people can talk to their computers and respond to questions that are posed. The computers offer feedback and how the person can do better. This is an interesting subject presented in an earlier chapter in the book, and I remember it said that CALL can be even more effective then learning a language in a classroom. People may be intimidated or not agree with the teaching style of the instructor, and just have a problem with the pace that the class moves. However, CALL is customized for the person and presents information and learning in many different stimuli.

http://www.stocktradingschool.com/stock-trading-online/

Now, you don't need to go to New York to trade stock, but we can all learn how to online. Online trading has given the average citizen the opportunity to learn and invest. There are courses that teach people how to "get rich quick" or even software that tells you when to buy and sell shares. Education in investing is heavily influencing the society because it gives anybody access and a reason for people to "gamble" with their money and try to win this "game".

JL Summer 2006

Link: http://www.nwrel.org/request/june01/child.html

This website talks about the various advantages children can acquire by using computers in "early childhood education." The article goes into detail on the various skills such as learning, motor skills and social skills that kids can develop by having computers in the early education stage of life. Some of the mentioned advantages are better motor skills through typing, better social skills and ability to understand language quickly. It is essentially a detailed report of how computers positively affect kids' learning in all areas.

Link: http://www.oriononline.org/pages/om/05-5om/Monke_FT.html

This article is a piece on the negative effects that students face by having a computer present when learning. The article claims that computers only support certain kinds of learning activities and therefore, not adding a lot of value to the overall education of the student. The main point of the article is that children are being given too much power under the name of educational research and this is actually hurting their learning. - MK, Summer 2006.

http://webcast.berkeley.edu/faq.html

This is a very useful "Frequently Asked Questions" page because of all of the common questions people ask when they are first introduced to webcast classes. Some vary from only being only for a short, set amount of time, only being posted online after it was recorded, or requiring access passwords to view. However, this site clarifies that Berkeley webcast classes are posted live, can be streamed at anytime, and by anybody. The fact that an FAQ site is even available shows that so many people in our computerized society have brought up the same questions and concerns, and someone at webcast.berkeley.edu decided to compile them for convenience's sake. Many FAQ sites on websites have undoubtedly helped out businesses in streamlining customer service and making common question-answering efficient.

http://www.gse.buffalo.edu/RP/PDFs/ECE_Comp_Math.pdf

This site, which is actually Douglas H. Clement's research paper entitled "Computers in Early Childhood Mathematics," asserts that children at a young age can benefit very much from computer interaction. Specifically, he discusses computer games aiding in child counting and sorting activities; he says they can help in strengthening basic math skills. I personally remember very very old computer games back in elementary school that allowed me to practice basic addition and multiplication tables on a screen. I think our society is starting to introduce computers to children at even younger ages now. - CL Summer '06

http://www.wired.com/news/school/0,1383,54675,00.html

Many teachers have been designing their class curriculums around Microsoft Powerpoint. Teachers have been relying less on chalkboards and white boards since it is a hassle to re-create the lecture every single period. Although powerpoints are good for the visual learner the article argues that it is often distracting for the students and is often unable to contain the information necessary for a thorough understanding of the material. The powerpoint should instead be used as a supplement, rather than a replacement of teaching. The main issue that overshadows this article is the idea that technology is taking over teaching, which in some point of views, many people disapprove of, as computers cannot fully explain concepts and answer questions that students may have. Technology is useful as additional course information, but, until more effective and comprehensive software is developed to enable teaching devices to be fully automated and non-physical, teachers cannot merely use powerpoints to replace themselves.

http://www.elearningsource.info/elearning/What%20Can%20You%20Learn%20from%20a%20Cell%20Phone.pdf

Additionally, instead of mere powerpoints taking over as teaching devices, some scholars have even considered using cell phones to transmit knowledge. Because a large amount of people walk around with cell phones, the idea of teaching by cellphone has been considered. As "teaching on the go" becomes ever so popular, and Internet access continues to seep into the cell phone industry, some firms might be brave enough to initiate the first cell phone "class." However, as with any form of technology, there are negative issues associated with them. One, that had been brought up years ago, was cheating, as cell phones have Internet access and can take photos, those students with advanced cell phones had obvious advantages on standardized tests. As well, it has been argued that cell phones are not powerful enough to be a student's only learning tool. JH, Summer 06

Driver's Education Online! http://driversed.com/courses/drivers-ed/California-Drivers-Education.aspx

This above is a link to a place that offers driver's education online. I think this is a really neat idea. When I was 15, I had to take a driver's ed class at my community center for 6 hrs for 1 entire week. It was kind of a pain because my parents had to drive me there and then pick me back up. It was also hard to schedule because I had to make sure that I could dedicate one entire week to this class during summer. By having driver's ed online makes it easier for students who do not have transportation, are busy with work or school, or simply like to learn in an individual environment. It also gives potential drivers who can't afford to give up an entire week more options. I'm sure the students who are taking CIS 2 online would have loved to have known that such a flexible thing existed. I know I wish I did!

Alcoholedu http://www.outsidetheclassroom.com/prodandserv/higher/

This above link leads you to alcoholedu. This is an online orientation that teaches and advises incoming college students about alcohol education. All incoming freshman to Berkeley (such as me) had to go through this training. I feel like this online education about alcohol really helped me become more aware about alcohol related topics that I could potentially encounter in college. It's great that it is online because it allows students to individually explore without feeling the potential embarrassment one could feel in an acutal alcoholedu classroom. It allows participants to ask questions, write reflections, and answer questions. The orientation also forces you to pay attention because there is a test to take at the very end. This online education probably has also saved a lot of lives!

--ML SUMMER 06

http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/metro/gwinnett/stories/0724gwxnewteacher.html

The above website discusses the use of a computer to match teachers up with their students. This is mainly used for younger children, with parents who fear that their kids will not get along or do well due to the teacher. One, the website discusses how picky the parents are but more importantly it shows the trust and reliance placed in computers. It also shows the principal, using this computer as a very beneficial and more convenient tool for himself to satisfy the wants of the various parents.

http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=194000

The above link discusses a school wanting to hire a computer to teacher to train its students so they can be more advanced as well. It is a step forward for people in the third world countries as well as for children from less fortunate places and families. The article discusses the hopes of the teachers and educators there. They hope for the introduction of computers to help bridge the gap between the rich and poor as well as the intelligence gap. With more technology and computers, they are hoping their students are given the same chances as the others.

--SH SUMMER 06

http://www.units.muohio.edu/psybersite/cyberspace/education/index.shtml Internet is changing the way of higher education institutions. Now, anyone is able to attend an accredited college or finish a thesis paper without having to step foot in an university. To compete with larger universities, smaller colleges are offering more online classes and more variety. Also, with the choice of distance learning, many companies support their employees to receive higher education through online classes. Without the use of the Internet, many students say that they probably would not have been able to deal with the demands at school. This article demonstrates how much the Internet has affected our education. Through online classes, more people, even housewives, are able to receive higher education. By receiving more education, it levels the playing field. More people are able to gain the knowledge or training to get the more competitive, high paying jobs. The reason why the Internet changing education institutions is good is because it allows people more opportunity to learn.

http://www.hezel.com/strategies/2005/harnessing.htm This article focuses more on the program TeacherLine. Teachers from the K-12 level are able to attend this online class. It educates teachers on more effective ways to teach and facilitate the classroom. It is able to open the minds of many teachers and provide many methods that the teacher can use. Many teachers that went through this program like it because of the ease of attending an online class. This program is important because it educates teachers. There are not a lot of online classes that does the same. Through this class, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, better educated teachers lead to better educated students. Teachers are able to learn about effective teaching methods, which trickles down to a better, well-rounded student. Thus, this program affects society because the students will end up with a better education and a better chance to succeed in life. LC Summer 2006

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=19387 The article is based on a study of Massachusetts school systems. The more students used computers for HW, the better scores they received on the statewide language arts/writing exam. Furthermore, the more time students spent playing video games on computers, the poorer they performed on the test. Society needs to question when computers should be introduced to children and how they are introduced (for educational purposed, games, etc). OD Summer 06

http://www.creatinglearningcommunities.org/book/internet/farenga1.htm This article discusses many issues regarding the affect of computers on a children’s development within the classroom. One aspect that interested me was child sociability. Although having computers in a classroom may assist in learning concrete subject matters (such as calculus, history, etc.) it prevents s child from developing into a social human being. I personally believe that developing socially is just as important as developing intellectually. Therefore, we must find a way to integrate computers into our society without compromising the development of our children’s sociability. OD Summer 06

http://southerncrossreview.org/4/review.html This website is a list of both arguments for and against using computers in elementary- level education. The arguments supporting computer usage in elementary-level education include "Computer literacy should be taught as early as possible; otherwise students will be left behind," stated by T. Oppenheimer. After listing the common arguments for early computer learning, the author then shows the fallacies of this type of thinking. This is important because the way that we teach children, especially young children, will have a huge impact on the way that education is changed and how people will use computers in the future. -CL, Summer 2006

http://www.csmonitor.com/2004/1206/p11s01-legn.html This article, titled “Contrarian finding: Computers are a drag on learning,” similar to the first one, argues that computers are not always beneficial to learning at a young age. The article highlights Freeport, Maine, in which taxes were passed in order to be able to give all seventh-graders and eighth-graders their own laptop at school. The article discusses a Munich study in which more computers actually detracted from academic success, mostly because the internet was a distraction from studying. This article is important because it argues that we should examine how we are using computers in education to make sure that it is really enhancing learning.

-CL, Summer 2006

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/1319578.stm

This article discusses how schools in England are trying to incorporate more computers into their classes. However, it has been making really "slow progress" because teachers are not professionally trained to use them. This brings up the importance of teachers and how they affect a student's learning even with the assistance of computers. Computers can affect a student positively only if they are taught how to use them properly.

http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/features/lifestyle/inthecommunity/scn-sa-teacher2jul23,0,7290992.story?coll=inthecommunity-headlines

This article discusses a similar issue in that teachers are sometimes not qualified to teach students about computers. There are some teachers who have "never sent an email, created an online document, or even visited a Web site. " Aside from this fact, some teachers feel intimidated by students who already know a great deal about computers. This can create an issue because teachers should be the ones teaching students a healthier way of incorporating computers into their daily lives.

-HW, Summer 2006

http://comnet.org/cpsr/essays/schlhome.htm

This website has an essay about computers and education. The author thinks that most of the talk of computers being used in education comes from the computer companies and teachers who want to be responsible for developing new class plans that include the use of computers. JL Summer 06

http://www.infoweblinks.com/content/computersandeducation.htm

This website discusses how computers are used in education. It also has links to sites that describe some of the programs teachers have used in the past. There is even a link that talks about the game Oregon Trail, which I remember playing in elementary school! JL Summer 06

http://wythegrayson.lib.va.us/computer_tutors.htm This site talks about computer tutors. In a public library, people can volunteer as computer tutors to each other people to use the library computer system. This shows the wide spread usage of computers, and people can now have faster and easier access to resources. Before the emergence of computer, people will have to go through lots of trouble trying to find one book that they need for a research. Now, people do not even need to go to the library since many of the books are not online, and they are able to see what other related topics and books are suggested by search engines. The new system of libraries makes learning much more easier and therefore makes knowledge much more accessible. Y.Z. Summer 2006 http://www.cs.kent.ac.uk/research/groups/compedu/ This is a site for a group of researchers in the area of Computer Science. The usage of computer and Internet has now allowed people to join into groups to discuss and further their research by cooperating with other people that are doing similar researches. One of the aims of this site is to collaborate with international colleagues. This is something that will be very hard to do if there is no Internet or computers. This shows that computer technology has made knowledge transfer faster and allowing people to work with others that they normally would not have a chance to work with. Y.Z. Summer 2006

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1. http://news.yahoo.com/s/kitv/20060721/lo_kitv/9552898

This is an article about the department of education. A lot of their computers and lap tops were stolen, but they had a special program on them which silently alert monitoring authorities when the computer connects to the internet. This has led to the recovery of several of their computers and also to the arrest of the theives. This is a great program for people who use laptops and are also forgetful. If you leave your laptop somewhere and someone steals it, all you have to do is wait for them to connect to the internet and you know the exact location of your computer.

2. http://news.yahoo.com/s/cmp/20060720/tc_cmp/190600167

This article is about an issue in Texas which involves a debate between what is more valuable, textbooks or computers. The state claims that textbooks are far more valuable, and if their official name be changed to instructional material then money allocated for them could be used to purchase computers. This would decrease the ammount of materials that could be purchased and ultimately lower the standard of education for kids.

Both of these articles are completely different from eachother. One deals with computer recovery software and the other with an issue between textbooks and computers. Both however talk about portable computers since a portable computer can easily be stolen as well as be very useful for students in a classroom since they can take it back and forth from school to home.

-Omer

1. http://www.thejournal.com/articles/13739

This article shows that computers have led to "new, science based, information industrice" and we are "experiencing a scientific information explosion of unprecedented proportions. Education coming from computers is rapidly increasing our knowledge of science, etc.

2. http://www.praxagora.com/stevet/meditations/educ.html

This website questions more the benefit of computers in education. It emphasizes that the important part of learning understanding the processes to get to our result; however computers let us skip that part so that we can analyze our data first.

- GP, Summer 06'

Do computers help students?

http://www.rense.com/general63/pup.htm

This article is about how students do worse because of computers. It says that 'pupils' are distracted by computers, and due to this are unable to perform to the best of their abilities. Furthermore, the article states that students who use computers to study are also less efficient than those that simply read books.

http://ericec.org/digests/e483.html

This article differs from the last, and states that personal computers help students accel. Whether mentally challenged or gifted, students alike are able to do better via computers. It claims that with computers, students can work at their own pace, and this is believed to be the most efficient way to study. GZ Summer 06 _________________________________________

Educational computer games

http://www.wired.com/news/games/0,2101,59855,00.html

This article is about how schools and other education programs are trying to combine education with computer games. The article mentions a training simulation that doubles as a game that allows the player to do digital role playing. A problem with these education games is that they are no competition to actual, high-action computer games.

I think a lot of people would like the idea of learning through a role playing games. This could be a way for people to get training without feeling that they are working and encourage education in society. However, computer training cannot replace actual training since the computer games cannot provide actual experience. It is a good start to get people interested in learning and this would better society.

http://stephenslighthouse.sirsi.com/archives/2006/07/gaming_and_educ.html

This site provides links to some online games that are educational. I think educational games are good alternatives to traditional learning. A lot of the educational computer games in the market, however, are geared toward younger children. It isn't too great of an idea to have children playing computer games all day, even if they are educational. This could lead to bad health habits if children play games in a room than go outside to play. AL Summer '06

http://esl.about.com/library/weekly/aa100499.htm This website has advice for ESL teachers who are using computers to teach. One strategy it mentions is using the computer to have the kids practice their pronunciation. The computer then tells the student how close they were to the actual pronunciation of a word until the student is satisfied with their result.

http://clta.net/lessons/ This website is also about ESL students with computers. The "How to Write Activities for the Web" was particularly interesting and showed some lesson plans that have been used for the students. LK Summer '06

http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/showStoryts.cfm?ArticleID=6451

This site talks about how College Board is currently debating new measures to prevent future problems with the scoring of its SAT exams. Since the highly publicized problems of last October's SAT exams, College Board's recent report suggests that it use improved scanning software to lessen the likelihood of incorrect scores, as well as to consider the option of giving the test online. However, many critics feel that these measures don't provide a sufficient answer to why the October exams last year had such problems to begin with, and they feel that offering the tests online would lead to additional security concerns.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/5210886.stm

This BBC news article talks about the recent issue of "cyber-bullying", where teachers and students alike are harassed by bullies via e-mail, phone, or on the internet. As the article mentions, "cyber-bullying" is not like regular bullying, because it can follow the individual into his or her "private spaces", especially when they're supposedly in the safety of their homes. For instance, pictures of some teachers were super-imposed on inappropriate images as a form of "cyber-bullying".

LC Summer 06

http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,3743828a7694,00.html This article discusses the use of tablet comptuers in the classsroom as a means of education. Tablet Pcs are kind of like large palm pilots, in that you write on them with a digital pen, yet can still surf the internet and run windows applications. The value in this is huge. The school is making almost 80 percent of work done in the classroom on the tablet pc, and adding a lot of functions that simple pen and paper couldnt do. Also, the amount of knowledge that would be at every childs finger tips via the internet is enormous, it could potentially change the way shcools are taught. At the same time, this could have negative reprcussions. I know from experience that while having a comptuer in the classroom, it is very easy to get distracted, and some children would abuse the privelage and surf the internet all day.

http://www.macworld.com/2006/07/firstlooks/imacsidebar/index.php Apple has recently unveiled its newest desktop computer, the imac, which offers many benefits and is geared for educators. The design is slim yet sturdy, and most importantly, it is affordable, meaning more schools can provide comptuers in the classroom. This is important to society becuase comptuers are becoming a huge part of the world, and by starting children on them earlier, they will be more capable and familiar with them in the future. Also, computers provide a gateway to a vault of information, so there is great potential in educating at a higher standard.

- I.H. Summer 06

[edit] 6. Intellectual Property

[edit] Computers and Entertainment

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http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06201/707291-96.stm

The above is an article about how many current reality competition tv shows are asking viewers to text message their votes. Such examples are American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance. This is important to society because it assumes that all viewers own a cell phone that can text message which shows how advanced our society is. In addition, these millions of text messages not only reveal how popular these shows are but they also help these wireless phone companies earn a bigger profit from text messaging.

http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/CA417981.html?display=Top+of+the+Week

The above is a different viewpoint on the process of text messaging for votes on tv shows. A viewer of American Idol states that it's text messaging is worthless because she could never be able to get through the lines and place a vote. This is factually true because statistics show that no phone system has the capacity to deal with thousands of callers within a short time span. Therefore I feel that this is an important issue because this unfairly gives these phone companies profit from text messages despite the fact that the text message has only a slight chance of actually getting through to the show.

--ML summer 06

The biggest news for the tennis fan around the world this summer is the introduction of the digital replay technology.

Pro Technology: http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/sports/15113101.htm

Future tennis hall-of-farmers John McEnroe, Andre Agassi and Andy Roddick are among the players who are raving about the technology. They believe this technology will add a new “dimension” to the game and as a result, fans will be more “involved” in the game because both the fan and the players are reviewing the play at the same time.

Against Technology: http://blogs.sun-sentinel.com/sports_tennis/2006/03/federers_ridicu.html

This article talks about the best player in the world and arguably the most dominant male tennis player of all time, Roger Federer, opposes the use of the computing technology. Federer does not believe in the technology and he thinks the technology is “playing with the players’ minds.” Federer said: “ My big wish from this whole thing is that the fans sort of don't take this as a game, because it happens so rarely that they shouldn't be screaming, 'Oh, challenge that' or 'Challenge this.' Like when there are close calls, they don't applaud anymore because they think there is going to be a challenge. I feel like that's sometimes a little bit of a problem right now." Federer is essentially saying that the computer technology takes the “human elements” out of the game.

J-Y LEE, SUMMER '06

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http://www.gamepro.com.au/index.php/id;519056735;fp;2;fpid;2

This web site describes computer gaming and tournaments, and how games like counter-strike are forming leagues and divisions. Jonathan Wendel has won 200,000 dollars in the past four years but winning tournaments, and he is considered the first pro-gamer superstar. He not only won cash, but a new car, a TV debut, and other product endorsements. So is online gaming a sport? There are teams that play each other, and one must pay admission for tickets to these events. There is similar structure in that there are player fees and sponsorships, as well as a national audience both in person and online. But is sitting in a chair really a sport? I think it still is because although it is a virtual game, there is competition, teamwork, and strategy. I think that the world of online gaming is gaining popularity, and fans all over the world keep up with the news at these computer tournaments. This is important for society because it addresses online gaming as a passion. Are people getting lazier? Is this an excuse for people to just sit around and say they are being active by playing this sport? With more and more popularity, is online gaming good for the economy? I don't think so because there is no money exchanging hands, and the internet is basically free. This is a problem for society because young children start playing online games, and since everybody almost has access to a computer nowadays, this gives more and more children the "dream" to become a pro game player in the world online.

http://www.ukterrorist.com/articles/cssports/

This site recognizes the fact that online gaming is growing, and compares soccer aspects to computer gaming. They both have faithful supporters, and those that have success will gain more popularity and pride. It also talks about how media started recognizing online gaming, and that this new world of entertainment is not popularity because it is not something that is promoted enough. Should online gaming be heavily promoted? I don't think that parents would like online games to be promoted to their children. I can't see my parents approving of any gaming at all. But, is watching computer tournaments online with teams playing against each other making this more of a spectator sport? Computer games can obviously ruin many aspects of one's life, by taking away the time and opportunity to learn. Because gaming can be so addictive, especially online while interacting with others in real time, it is easy to stop developing the spiritual, emotional, and intellectual parts in life that are essential. If this gains more and more popularity, it seems as if society is becoming more artificial, while people stay at home to play instead of interacting in the real world.

JL Summer 2006

1. http://www.reason.com/0205/fe.mg.hollywood.shtml This site warns against the intentions of "Hollywood" and the entertainment industry to prevent us from using computers in any way to access and broadcast digital content. The article is an interesting look into the intense battle between those who are strongly anti-piracy and others who take a step above that and want to mandate these protections as law. It claims that people are willing to trade their widely-open, simple tools of now for a more controlled digital world in the future that provides more content choices for viewing.

2.http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m5072/is_11_28/ai_n16114838 This site describes how film piracy is potentially a bigger issue than piracy of copyrighted music or software. Hollywood knows of this subject, but, as the site claims, few does anything about it. This article takes a hard stance against piracy and holds the opinion that it is something that must be "conquered"

3. One article seems to be more conciliatory in its approach towards computers and entertainment piracy, while one denounces it outright. I don't believe that these two cover all viewpoints of society, as there are some out there who outwardly believe that all digital media and software should be free and there be no restrictions on its sharing. I personally believe that all media should be free to share, with revenue coming from extra features and service provided by the original publisher.

(JX, summer 2006)

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,1993312,00.asp

This article introduces us to a program that will help reduce the amount of alcohol we consume. The program is a series of tests that forces the participant to perform identification tasks that make think about things other than alochol. Thus, triggering cells, overshadowing the alochol stimulus. This is very interesting because it can be used to solve the problems of alcoholism, and be a great tool at rehabilitation centers. I think it will also be an easier alternative for those who would like to quite or reduce the amount of alcohol which they consume. This, if used by many, will reduce the amount of alcohol related problems we have in our society.

http://news.portalit.net/fullnews_Will-PlayStation-3-UK-Fans-Have-A-Choice-Or-Not?_1837.html

The above link to the article discusses the introduction of the Playstation 3 to the United Kingdom. In the article, it clearly discusses the choices that the consumer will have, which is only one. This reveals the direct difference between the rights of the citizens and consumers in the UK versus those in for example the United States. Also, the introduction of a new Playstation 3 shows the advancements society keeps making. This new consol will herald a new era of video games as well as trend. It will further capture our youth and even many adults.

--SH summer 2006

http://full-bloom.net/icons.php?cat=Orlando

This Orlando Bloom fansite provides AIM icons for downloading and using when instant messaging. The sheer popularity of aim icons (and AIM in general! EVERYONE has it in America!) shows what exactly is popular in our society, and what has caught on and become a staple in the modern teenage community. AIMing is entertaining and also useful for homework, networking, and keeping in touch globally. These icons, which are just one category example of the many many (billions?) of icons available on the internet for free downloading, are entertaining simply when you chat with a friend and see that they have a new image displayed next to their screen name. Our technology has advanced so far that it can afford to add some frills and fun things to the essential communication tools.

http://www.tophosts.com/articles/003450.html

Along those lines of frills and fun, this site provides free layouts and html help for formatting Myspace sites (Xanga is my personal favorite though). Myspace itself is mainly used for entertainment and networking. The formatting is for personalizing your site and entertaining visitors with photos, music, backgrounds, and other images or videos. I'll admit that editing a personal page is very entertaining for the owner as well. The popularity of Myspace, Xanga, and these editing services shows how much time society has committed to personal websites for entertainment's sake. - CL Summer'06

Illegal music downloading has become an integrated part of our society ever since the introduction of Napster by Shawn Fanning. Since then, a peak of 20 million consumers have said that they engage in file-sharing programs, downloading media files of all sorts illegally. It was said that the implementation of such a device would destroy the music industry. Such a controversy has sparked a great debate, as online piracy has triggered action from the RIAA to sue users and to place anti-piracy legislation to discourage its usage.

After the Napster case and further RIAA restrictions, many legal file-sharing networks have experienced an increase in business. The link to the following article states that illegal music downloading has been decreasing because of so many restrictions being placed on its use. Furthermore, it has stated the legal downloading has become a popular alternative for it.

http://www.internetnews.com/stats/article.php/3461571

At the same time, a contrasting viewpoint is introduced in the following link to the next article. It states that illegal music downloading had declined intiially after the Napster case, but it is starting to rise once again. Even in the first article, it is mentioned that only a quarter of users download music illegally while there are still hundreds of millions of files being shared still.

http://bigpicture.typepad.com/comments/2004/01/report_illegal_.html

This leads to several questions concerning the ethical options of downloading files from the Internet:

1.) Which option do you or would you use to download music off the Internet? Why?

2.) Do you think illegal downloading can one day be eliminated completely?

3.) If illegal downloading persists, will it hurt the music industry or help it via free advertisement and samples of music products?

-MP (Summer 2006)

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Is the new Playstation 3 worth it's price? http://www.theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=25111 According to this article, the new PS3 is going to be a rage in America. The price of the PS3 will not be a factor to many gamers in America because of user hysteria. With the obsession of owning a PS3, Sony can raise its cost and it would not have a significant affect on sales. Therefore, this article demonstrates that the PS3 has no real social discrimination. Because of its Blu Ray and HDTV capabilities, the attraction of the console outweighs the monetary cost.

http://boards.1up.com/zd/board/message?board.id=ps3&message.id=9911 On the opposite side of the fence, the high price of the PS3 will have an effect our society. This article argues that fewer people will buy the new Playstation 3 because of the cost. With its lower costs, Nintendo Wii will most likely have greater success in market penetration than Sony. Even the Xbox 360 will probably maintain its lead with its superior next gen games and early market penetration than that of the PS2. Thus, the PS3 does socially discriminate. Only the upper class will buy the PS3 while the other social classes can only buy the Xbox 360 or Nintendo Wii.

Through the high cost of the PS3, it will affect America socially. It can be seen that though there most likely will be user hysteria and a great anticipation for this gaming console, cost will be a factor that most Americans will consider. Though the first article argues that the obsession for the gaming console comes first, I agree more with the second article. With higher costs than its estimate, the PS3 will generally be bought by the richest class. Unlike the second article, I believe that both the upper and well off classes will buy the PS3, even though the majority of the middle class will not, due to its cost. The price on the PS3 affects society by helping to contribute to the theory that the richer gets richer and the poorer becomes poorer. Only those with money are able to buy these type of goods. There is still a great social divide in America. Luxury goods such as the PS3 continues to be factors that contribute to this problem. That is why the high price of the PS3 is not good for America's economy. LC Summer 2006

http://www.csmonitor.com/2005/0603/p11s01-stct.html The article discusses the every growing gaming industry. I decided to read this article because I used to play video games when I was younger and I am curious as to how they have changed, and how they affect society differently today. The article mentions that over 50 percent of homes in the United States have at least one gaming console, creating an industry worth 9 billion dollars (almost as much as the film industry). It has affected society in that video games are not just anymore for killing, racing etc., but are also used for training for the army, and even taking care of a pet – one video game was created where the player must take care of a virtual dog. Therefore, video games are affecting society in other ways than just a method of pure past time entertainment. They are used for training people to take on certain responsibilities. OD Summer 06

http://www.studyworld.com/newsite/reportessay/Science/Technical%5CComputer_Graphics-321350.htm This article discusses the use of computer graphics in movies and the growing use of computer’s abilities. I chose this article because one of my favorite movies is Jurassic Park and I was interested in reading about the use of computer graphics in films today. The use of computer graphics in movies have allowed viewers to more vividly visualize things in movies (whether it be traveling through space, or being chased by dinosaurs in Jurassic Park). Society embraces the computer graphic innovation because of the ability to mimic historical events, or events that cannot be seen by the human eye (surgery on the TV show House). It also therefore sparks human interest into learning about whatever computer graphic emulate. Computer graphics have also been used to enhance educational learning. OD Summer 06

This article discusses how the Hollywood entertainment industry became “Napsterized.” I think this is important as a social issue because anyone who’s gone to see a movie, or rented a DVD or had to pay for anything that is “Hollywood” related knows that its expensive. Those of us who actually pay, are feeling the burden of piracy buy inflation of price to enjoy this entertainment.

http://news.com.com/Lights,+camera,+legislation/2009-1023_3-948672.html RS summer 2006

This article discusses how the entertainment industry is fighting the loss of revenue due to piracy. Again, this is important as a social impact because those losses are compensated out of the consumer’s wallets. The entertainment industry must find new ways to stop piracy, and that means passing on the cost to develop anti-piracy technology on to the consumer.

http://www.physorg.com/news10599.html RS summer 2006

http://news.com.com/2061-10802_3-6096091.html - "YouTube takes viewers to war." This article is about how people in Israel and Lebanon have uploaded clips of the war and CNN was able to access these clips and broadcast them. This seems to be the good of having a site like Youtube. These clips offered clearer picture of the destruction of the war as they were taken by combatants.

http://www.agoravox.com/article.php3?id_article=4996 - "Handing your rights to YouTube." This article is mainly about the copyright issues that Youtube brings. The user policy of the website makes it seem like users are handing over the rights to their videos when they upload them to Youtube. The second issue brought up by the article is that many of the clips on the website are copyrighted. However, the users are responsible for uploading copyrighted material and not Youtube. - MK, Summer 2006.

http://www.wired.com/news/games/0,51490-1.html?tw=wn_story_page_next1 Entitled "Did Game Play Role in Suicide?" this article is about of the video-game provoked suicide of a 21 year old Wisconsin man, Shawn Woolley. His mother said he had no major life crises that could have led him to take his life, however her son was prone to epileptic seizures. She has sued Sony Online Entertainment and wants to warn others of gaming's serious potential for addiction. A similar case happened just two months ago in China, where a 13 year old boy committed suicide to "join the heroes of the game he worshipped." (http://www.technewsworld.com/story/50462.html) The issue of gaming addiction is raised with these two cases. Who is at fault- the gaming companies for creating such an addicting game or the gamers for losing blurring the realms of reality and the gaming world? Are games really this harmful? Should society be worried now that the gaming industry has enticed nearly all young kids?

http://www.pbs.org/kcts/videogamerevolution/impact/violence.html This article says that parents are often not aware of the video games that their children are playing. This can be dangerous as violence, drugs, and sex are elements of some games. Even though the gaming industry has created a ratings system, many parents are unaware of it. I found this alarming: "depictions of violence that are realistic, portrayed without pain and suffering, and experienced in the context of good feelings are more likely to be emulated." Young children do not realize the dangerous mindset that a game may expose them to. The gaming industry has put forth efforts to protect gamers, parents must also put forth theirs. -RH Summer 2006

http://news.zdnet.com/2100-9588_22-6095770.html

This is an article about a new software called "CinemaNow," which allows people to download movies to DVDs so they are playable in DVD players. If people are able to transfer movies onto a physical disk, then there are much more chances of mass distribution or further exploitation of movies. This could affect society by challenging the notions of copyright laws and how the artists and producers are paid. Society must again rethink what should be lawful and what is robbing people of their rights to their work.

http://www.internetnews.com/bus-news/article.php/3621036

This is another site that discusses CinemaNow and its implications. Apparently it beat another rival company called MovieLink to creating this software/business. The author of this article believes that CinemaNow will solve the copyright problems of copying or downloading movies illegally. However, what exactly makes this more legal, besides the fact that one is paying a price? Does the money actually go to the same people as if you buy the movie from a store?

http://blogs.zdnet.com/BTL/?p=3178

This article is about MTV's new Urge music service that uses a technology made by Microsoft called DRM (Digital Rights Management). What this software does is that it limits subscription to one single device (ex. mp3 players). That means that if the device goes bad or is lost, then the subscription is lost. This is to prevent the subscription from being abused in over one system. However, the main concern to society is the inconvenience that this causes. If someone paid for the rights to access the service, then they should be able to play it on any device they want. If someone has more than one portable device, then they might have to pay for more than one subscription. The question then is if this policy is fair to the consumers. Are customers being charged more than they need to or caused more hassle than necessary just to protect copyright laws? AL Summer 2006

Video games are rated for parental guidance. But nobody really enforced the rules until the public was aware of it. A college group did an experiment and told a teenager to buy two rated M games from retailers with her mother's permission. "GameStop, Target, Circuit City and Wal-Mart all adhered to company policies" but "Blockbuster, Kmart and Meijer were not so strict." CL Summer 2006

http://www.easternecho.com/cgi-bin/story.cgi?7581

Minnesota is passing a law that fines teenagers under the age of seventeen $25 for purchasing or renting rated M video games. The video game industry is strongly against this law, claiming that it violates the freedom of speech. The industry is very concerned because teenagers are a big part of their market, and restricting them from buying video games will greatly reduce their profit. Nevertheless, the law will go in effect on August 1. CL Summer 2006

http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=10040

Piracy is obviously an important issue, which has been impacting our society for a few years now. Without a doubt, most record companies and artists are against piracy because it means lost profits. However, there are numerous Internet users who are very much against piracy laws, not only because they do not want to pay for music, but for other reasons as well.

Daddy Yankee, a reggaeton singer, makes an interesting in the below article. He states that he does not mind if children buy a pirated version of his music because if they are not wealthy enough to pay for a CD, they might as well buy a pirated one. Of course he is referring to the impoverished children in Peru; however, undoubtedly, this could just about apply to any child in the US who does not have the money to buy thousands and thousands of songs, which they could easily download off the Internet or buy off the streets from a black market merchant.

http://www.poormojo.org/pmjadaily/archives/008953.php

Additionally, the below article states that there is rampant frustration regarding actually buying music online. For example, a purchaser of ITunes music is only able to play those songs on an IPod. However, doesn't buying music mean you own it? And, if you own it, why can't you be allowed to play it on anything system you want?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4474143.stm

Although it may seem like an extremely prevalent issue in our society, upon looking at the chart in the textbook, I was surprised to find that the US has an extremely low rate of software piracy when compared to the rest of the world. However, I am not sure if this chart actually includes file sharing, which undoubtedly, due to widespread Internet access of Americans, could in fact be much higher. I personally agree with Daddy Yankee's point of view. If artists want to get their message across, if they want the fame, people to show up at their concerts (which can't be pirated), and to buy their merchandise, they might as well promote their music by settling for pirated music or free downloads. Profits can be made elsewhere besides selling their CD, and who's to say that those people who enjoy the music, won't end up buying the CD anyways? Piracy is nothing but a manifestation of selfishness on both ends of the spectrum. The people, the fans, will never give in to piracy laws, so the only way to settle this argument is for the artists and the record companies to yield to the people's demands. JH, Summer 06

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2594a9f8-603a-11da-a3a6-0000779e2340.html

This site describes the recent controversy over protection of intellectual property and protection of personal property. Sony BMG has recently sparked some controversy in the entertainment business due to the security violations their CD's have created. Millions of their CD's carried a copyright protection software that automatically downloads into the user's computer, exposing the computer to hackers. The controversy lies in the fact that consumers are not given told about the software, which lives deep in the hard drive.

http://www.sonybmgcdtechsettlement.com/ This is Sony's own website that gives little detail about the software settlement. There is no apology; in fact, in the Summary, Sony states what they were accused of in 3 sentences, then a declaration that they pled not guilty in court. Also on the site is software to counter the one implanted on the computer, and instructions on how to get reimbursement.

The two views of property have clashed in this debate. Sony BMG is merely trying to protect its artists' intellectual property by creating software that won't allow the computer to generate multiple copies of the CD. However, by infiltrating the computer without the owner's knowledge, Sony BMG has also ironically stepped into somebody else's property. The impact on society depends on just how far the music companies will go to prevent piracy or file-sharing.

-CH Summer 06

"Friendster Granted Key Social Networking Patent" http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20060707-7207.html

It has been a long while since Friendster made its way into the news. After being overtaken by competitors such as MySpace, Friendster finally found a way to fight back. It recently received approval for a patent that covers "A System, Method and Apparatus for Connecting Users in an Online Computer System Based on Their Relationships within Social Networks." This vague descriptions basically covers MySpace and many others. By owning the patent, the company has the ability to demand payment for using its business method.

I selected this article because it addressed the increasing patent approvals that has swarmed the internet business. Any method that exist from ad banners to Priceline.com's business procedures are being patented in order for the firm to cash in on its innovation. I find that logic difficult to accept because since the start of the internet, websites have been copying each other and it is really difficult to accurately award a company with the idea. It can also ward off the innovations that develop everyday from people building on each other's ideas.

"Internet Patent Divides Industry" http://www.washtimes.com/business/20030725-101707-9540r.htm

As more and more companies patent their business models, others become more uncomfortable with the idea of making money off patents instead of innovations. O'Rielly, argues that patent encourages companies to hire more lawyers instead of researching. Walker argues that patents spur innovation by encouraging people to share their secrets instead of locking it away.

So who is really right? In our society, is it better to share our ideas for free in hopes of inspiring others to develop better methods for consumers or is more beneficial for people to pay inventors to use their developments?

This effects the internet users of the world because other countries are not as advance in their patenting system and would fall behind after America has patented everything. No one will be able to use an excellent idea if they cannot afford it. Thus ultimately decreasing consumer satisfaction in website usage. (TT, Summer 2006)

FoxNews article This article talks about the dangers associated with online gaming and its addictive properties

[http://interactive.usc.edu/members/jbleecker/archives/papers/p4a-magerkurth.pdf Article on Interactive Games} This article talks about interactive games that are coming out and some of the benefits like smart toys. CA, Spring 06

http://www.jonpeddie.com/about/press/MobilePC_03-11-03.shtml This website discusses the impact of mobile computers and entertainment, and it analyzes the trends and reasons why this is happening. The website cites statistics from studies to back up its claims. I selected this website since mobile computing is becoming increasingly popular. People are now using laptops, PDA’s, cell phones, and other mobile computing devices when they are on the go. And so for the last 5-10 years developers are focusing more and more on entertainment for mobile computing since screens are brighter, processors are powerful, and memory is no more of an issue. ZS, Spring 06

http://www.fazeteen.com/fall2000/napster.htm This article addresses the famous Napster case and argues for the benefits the program provides individuals. One benefit involves the promotion of small artists to a large public audience. Without a system such as Napster, smaller artists could not share their music and jump start their careers. VH, summer 2006

http://live.psu.edu/story/13206 This article decribes how Penn State provides its students with free access to Napster in hopes of prevents students from illegal downloads. By providing students with free legal downloads, students are able to exerience the benefits Napster provides. VH summer 2006

http://www.festeringass.com/archives/entries/our_history_and_philosophy.phtml

Festeringass is an "alternative publishing outlet." "Instead of a limited few publishing outlets controlling what the world sees and manipulating media to serve their interests, now media can be anything that the artist or the consumer want it to be." With the internet, media is free to be whatever people want, away from the constraints of traditionally media corporations.

This is important because the internet is changing the way people are getting their entertainment. The audience has more say in what they want to see, and the artists have more say in what they produce.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/13960083/

"Product placement on the rise in video games" With advertising becoming weak in traditional media outputs such as newspapers, marketers are seeking other media. Video games is becoming increasingly popular for product placement.

With advertising money becoming an increasingly greater part of revenue for video games, this might change what kinds of video games are available.

-AC, Summer 06

http://www.thelantern.com/media/storage/paper333/news/2006/04/17/Opinion/Online.Gambling-1857679.shtml?norewrite200607220120&sourcedomain=www.thelantern.com

Online gambling has been a controversial issue since its arrival. However, bills are finally being proposed to Congress to control online gambling. This article talks about how gambling has a negative affect on society and how it poses great risks. The author stresses how online gambling has taken an activity that was limited by location and laws to higher heights: it allows anyone to make a bet at any time of the day. This is an incredibly important issue for our society because the passing of these bills will mean that gambling will once again be controlled.

http://www.lotterypost.com/news-138538.htm

Controlling online gambling is a bad idea? This article points out the flaws and possible consequences of restricting online gambling. The author stresses that controlling online gambling will flat out not work. Passing these bills would only push it underground where there are zero restrictions. This is similar to the case of when alcoholic beverages were banned in the 1920’s and the country went into frenzy. We must consider our actions thoroughly before we make this crucial decision.

I chose this topic because online gambling is growing in popularity, especially amongst the younger generation. More teenagers are rushing into online poker and other various games found on the Internet. This is a serious issue because it is affecting our society in a negative way. Our children are now spending more time gambling and playing card games than they are studying. This must be controlled but is it a good idea? What are the consequences of passing bills to regulate online gambling? Is it better to just let it be?

I feel that regardless of the possible consequences of passing these bills, we must still act. Our children’s futures are on the line; we must protect them by making these bills laws. If we do not restrict online gambling, it will continue to spread and they will become addicted to gambling.

-SN, Summer 06

Online Dating http://msnbc.msn.com/id/3078724/ This article discussed the rise and success of online dating communities such as Match.com. It talks about the lessening of the social stigma that was once involved with participating in these online dating communities. According to this article, the idea of meeting potential mates online is now commonplace, convenient, and very successful. Match.com especially showcases its success stories with an average of about 75 marriages a month as a result of couples meeting on the website. Online dating is an innovation in how people meet and communicate. With online dating websites, people can get in touch with others who are as open to relationships as they are. This provides a more comfortable medium than going out and meeting people who may not be interested in dating.

http://msnbc.msn.com/id/3078729/ Unlike the previous article that touched on the merits of online dating, this one revealed an increasing trend in the online dating communities of fake profiles. These fake profiles are made and maintained by websites distributing pornography. People are tricked into providing their email addresses to others that pose as fellow date seekers. These posers actually con online daters into signing up and paying fees for pornography. The article shows the potential pitfalls of online dating. These can include lack of security with increased anonymity. Plus, the realization of these scams means more than just an invasion of privacy, it means feeling lied to. The messages sent by these scammers are express personal interest laced with subtle advertisements. Once the victim provides their email address, the advertisers feign more interest and ask for credit card numbers and personal information for any number of reasons. All of this poses questions about personal safety online.

- JC, Summer '06

http://adage.com/article?article_id=48592

MySpace has turned into one of the most popular websites in the country. However, many say that this popular social network has attracted the wrong kinds of people. In particular, this article discusses how MySpace has been attracting sexual predators. This is a huge issue because many individuals, especially girls, have MySpace pages and have been receiving messages from random strangers whom they do not know. Furthermore, individuals who provide their personal information on these pages can also be traced down by stalkers.

http://www.csudh.edu/psych/Adolescents%20in%20MySpace%20-%20Executive%20Summary.pdf#search='positive%20impact%20of%20myspace'

On the other hand, this article discusses the positive side to MySpace. The author, Dr. Bowen, actually states that sexual predators are not an issue for people who use this website. His research illustrates that most teenagers ignore uncalled for messages and do not respond to random peoples' messages. In fact, he states that MySpace can "provide a forum for teenagers to develop a sense of their personal identity through communication with friends and strangers." In addition, he says that the real issue lies with the parents. If parents actually paid more attention to their children, then they wouldn't have to resort to using MySpace all the time. This is an important fact to note because most of the hype surrounding MySpace has come from the negative comments made by parents. Yet, parents probably don't have the slightest clue to how MySpace works and what kind of environment it actually offers their children.

- HW, Summer '06

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“Eve Online Growing at Phenomenal Rate” http://www.ccpgames.com/press/press_releases.asp?pressReleaseID=15 The website is a press release on how successful the new launch of “Eve: Cold War Edition” has been. The website argues that the success of this game is in part due to players quitting other online fantasy games. The website obviously presents the game in a very favorable light, claiming that this game is on the cutting-edge of technology and entertainment.

“To Kill an Avatar” http://www.legalaffairs.org/issues/July-August-2003/feature_hunter_julaug03.msp This website illustrates the dark side of online “massively multiplayer online role playing games” (MMORPG). One danger is fraud, especially when virtual currency can be exchanged for real money. Also, virtual worlds are often plagued by theft, virtual violence, and harassment. Often, hackers can use their knowledge of programming to control other players or make themselves more powerful by addition ammunition and lifespan. In violent games, irresponsible players can kill other players instead of killing the targets that the makers of the game have set up.

MMORPGs offer a “fantasy world” to gamers, but social issues such as security, fraud, and crime still exist in this alternate reality. Game makers and perhaps courts will eventually have to decide on how the law will work in virtual worlds. Online games often go wrong because when people are behind a computer screen, they will do things that they normally wouldn’t do because they are relatively anonymous. This psychological effect is an important aspect that we will need to consider as all online forms of entertainment become increasingly popular. This issue is important because as technology improves entertainment to become more interactive, immersing, and interesting, we must also be aware of dangers that mimic real-world crime.

-CL, Summer 2006

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http://www.slate.com/id/2102086/

The article, The Undead Zone: Why realistic graphics make humans look creepy, talks about the human perception on our advancing computer graphic images. This brings up an interesting social view on the human-like images and robots, that people become disgusted when they get impairably close to the actual picture.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/07/22/AR2006072200092.html

Podcats are becoming more and more popular and frequently used. Society is entering a new era where time and mobility are part of the norm.

- AC, Summer 2006

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/techinnovations/2006-07-20-ai-anniversary_x.htm

The article above addresses the issue of computers playing a larger role in education and information-giving. It is not exactly talking about people taking classes in virtual schools. However, it explains that over time computers will gradually incorporate more and more knowledge that will make computer technology an extremely dominating force in society. Because computers are becoming more "educated" and gaining more knowledge, people will shift even more of their own responsibilities over to computers. This may affect society's quality of education because people may depend on computers to do too many of their tasks.

http://uopsucks.com/

The University of Phoenix is a school that is based online and offers people the opportunity to earn their degree strictly by attending online classes. However, the website listed above is an anti-University of Phoenix site (as demonstrated by its name). It lists multiple reasons why the online university program "sucks": bad customer service, problems with financial aid, and poor quality of online classmates. This is a very interesting and important site because it offers its audience insight into some of the major problems with the online education offered at UOP (University of Phoenix).

- JL Summer '06

http://money.guardian.co.uk/businessnews/article/0,,1825950,00.html

The article above is an update about Party Poker's progress and hopes for the future. If you did not already know, Party Poker is one of the internet's largest poker gambling websites. Mitch Garber is a chief executive for the company, PartyGaming, which runs Party Poker. In this article, he says that he is very happy with the progress that Party Poker is making. The site had a 49% increase in revenues from just the last three months. PartyGaming is now looking to expand and do business in foreign countries.

PartyGaming is obviously in favor of online gambling because it relies on it for income. Online gambling is a growing trend that is progressing because of sites such as Party Poker or PokerStars. Our society just needs to make sure that it does not abuse these gambling sites by wasting away their money and becoming addicted to online poker.

http://business.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,9070-2277661,00.html

The Department of Justice has ruled that BetOnSports, an online company, has to shut down all of its online poker and casino websites. BetOnSports was supposedly guilty of money laundering and this decision to shut it down may have an impact on other online poker websites. However, BetOnSports is going to try to appeal this decision.

- JL Summer '06

http://www.mpaa.org/piracy_WhoPiracyHurts.asp Directly from the Motion Picture Association themselves, this website highlights exactly who is harmed when a person downloads a movie. Posting websites like this and showing several commercials in the movie theater condemning illegal downloaders have helped make movie downloading a smaller problem than music downloading.

http://nymag.com/nymetro/movies/columns/hollywood/n_8677/index.html This website scolds the movie industry for labelling the downloaders as pirates. Because illegal downloading will always happen, instead of alienating customers, they might as well offer movies at a good price online. Some companies have started doing this by allowing you to download a movie, and then it automatically erases from your computer after a certain amount of time. As the years pass, there will definitely be comparisons between how the movie industry and music industry handle this problem

- LK Summer 06

http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1536695/07192006/id_0.jhtml?headlines=true The site talked about a lawsuit filed against Youtube by Robert Tur, a journalist, who claims the site houses videos posted by people who did not secure the right to post such videos. Tur is angry about a video he shot of the LA riots in April 1992 that are posted on the site without his consent. Youtube claims it abides by the laws and took down such images. Tur, however, said that with different search terms, one can still view such videos. The article discusses the important conflict between copyright versus freedom of consumers to view online content. Youtube is similar to Napster, in that it allows sharing of video files. Copyright violations are likely to occur, should Youtube be responsible for illegal actions of its users?

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/features/columnists/sfl-ralph23jul23,0,6605703.column?coll=sfla-features-col “YouTube, ITube, We all tube” discusses the popularity of the site, and how the site is a true testament to how technology and computers have merged to create a site where people can share videos. Videos about the war between Israel and Hezbollah have even showed up on the site, allowing viewers to venture into that part of the world. Youtube has helped spread knowledge and revolutionized communication. Youtube has even helped arouse interest in music artists and television shows. Is such a site ultimately helpful or harmful to an artist? Are artists not being properly rewarded for their hard work?

-T.C. Summer '06

http://cgw.pennnet.com/Articles/Article_Display.cfm?Section=Archives&Subsection=Display&ARTICLE_ID=118664

A student made User Interface known as linux is now used by Hollywood as its main interface, for special effects, editing, and animation due to the fact that it is more stable and runs programs without all the Windows clutter. Because of the entertianments dependance on technology now and days it does not take big business and large number of programmers ot make an impact.

http://news.zdnet.co.uk/hardware/0,39020351,2122354,00.htm

It seems as though anything popular can now be bought. This shows how programs can be bought and used by someone else as their own unlike an artist's work who remains always their own.

They do not represent all th sides facing society because human made programs take ont he form of the intellectual property. Property in society faces many issues of ownership, use, and so much more. I am glad that a student made program was able to make it so big because it gives hope to those of us who do not work for the big companies and still want to make a difference.

-B.N. Summer '06

http://news.softpedia.com/news/Violent-Video-Games-Are-Increasing-The-Aggressive-Behavior-of-Boys-6653.shtml

THis article discusses that young boys tend to spend a lot of their free time playing violent computer games. Boys generally spned more time playing these games than girls do. Parents are worried about the impact these violent games will have on their children. Children that are drawn to these type of games at a young age will be more vulnerable to their effects later on.

http://www.pbs.org/kcts/videogamerevolution/impact/myths.html

This website sponsored by PBS argues that computer games are not what is causing the violence in our youth. The article tries to disprove various "myths" about video games such as it creates a violent youth, they aren't played as much by girls, and they desensitize the children.

I feel like this debt can rage on and on and in the end I believe it is a case that is to be determined on an individual bases. Some children are probably more prone to violence and others are not and video games don't have anything to do with it. We can point the blame for violence to just about anything. For example, before the Columbine shooting the two boys went bowling, but we don't blame bowling for youth violence. Computer and video games are simply a form of entertainment just like movies. If parents are concerned about their children they should just prohibit their playing time. P.P. Summer '06

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/10/15/AR2005101500218_pf.html This site talks about the problems with computer games and the emergence of detox clinics for people who are “gameaholics”. Some of the social issues that computer games brings to society is that people stop socializing with people face to face they use all of their time playing and communicating with computers this causes the disappearance of social net works for some people. Another issue is that since people are so addicted to computers they do not have time to do other things in their life. This means that students will do badly in school and some people will lose their jobs. Y.Z. Summer 2006 http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/10/15/AR2005101500218_pf.html This website talks about how computer games can benefit society. It discusses the vision of a new generation of computer games that allows people to solve world problems. For example there are contests in coming up with a computer game that fight the genocide in Darfur. There are also other games that promote international good will or the United Nation’s World Food Program. This new generation of computer games shows that computer games can be serious and beneficial to society. Y.Z. Summer 2006 These two articles had opposing views of computer games, one of them talks about the issues and problems it brings to society and the other talks about how it can benefit society. I think that for the first case we should not say that computer games are all bad because it is in a way a cheap way of entertainment and it provides some sort of relieve from the everyday stress. I think it is how much a person play that is the issue, as long as a person does not become addicted to computer games they can play it for fun just as watching T.V. or doing other enjoyable things. I agree with the second article that computer games can benefit society, other than the ones mentioned in the article we can also consider children playing with computer games that they can learn at the same time. I think that regardless of how useful or beneficial the computer games are we should still be careful of how much people play. At the same time we should not say that all computer games are bad, I think we need to examine this issue on a case-by-case basis. On a grander scale computer games, like other technology has benefited computer greatly however that benefit came with a price in this case social issues like addiction. Y.Z. 2006

See CIS2 Computers and Entertainment for submission provided in previous semesters.

1. http://www.jonpeddie.com/about/press/MobilePC_03-11-03.shtml

This article discusses how people are purchasing mobile computers not for just doing work on the road, but playing games watching movies and listening to music. Lap top computers are great for these things because they have a relatively long battery life and they can be used for many things unlike portable dvd players, mp3 players, or hand held video games, which are each dedicated to one thing.

2. http://www.mb.com.ph/archive_pages.php?url=http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2006/07/24/TECH2006072470030.html

This article describes the new nokia N70 which got ranked the Best Mobile Entertainment Handset. This is a phone that has capabilities to do many things. Things such as playing music, taking pictures and short videos, web browsing and email. This phone is more than a phone it is a fully loaded travel companion.

Both of these articles have one thing in common. They talk about one device that is equipped with the capability to do many different things. They are both very useful because they allow so many things to be done with just one unit to carry around with you. Instead of filling up a bag with an ipod, a phone, a portable dvd player, and a lap top, you have everything located in one place.

-Omer

- http://www.p2p-weblog.com/50226711/good_newsbad_news_half_of_us_digital_music_downloaders_have_paid.php

This website is a small report about fee-based downloading options are how they are still growing. At this point, fee-based options aren't reaching enough market share, but in due time society will be penetrated and there will be more people paying-per-download for music.

http://p2pnet.net/story/4481

This website states that Big Music would be better-off to make more profits if p2p networks weren't around. However, fee-based options are arising and the "a la carte" method of pay-per-download is catching onto a lot of new downloaders, thus letting the artists still be paid per song.

- SM, Summer 06'

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/music/2999780.stm In this website there is a man name Senator Orrin Hatch, a Republican representing Utah, who wants to punish those who illegally download music by destroying their computers. He felt that it was the only way that they would understand the severity of breaking copyright laws.

http://www.ifpi.org/site-content/press/20060404h.html In this website it shows another point-of-view, in which downloading music online allows opportunities for music artists, producers, etc to get their music out there. There are some artists who have gotten much more coverage because of the internet.

-GP, Summer 06'

http://dir.yahoo.com/Computers_and_Internet/Internet/World_Wide_Web/Weblogs/Entertainment

This site is actually a listing of the Yahoo entertainment blogs. There are also links to many entertainment sites. Some of these sites make fun of celebrities, while others set certain celebrities up on a pedestal. It is truly amazing the things people can do with computers, and equally amazing is how much time people spend on their computers to make these sites and blogs. JL Summer 06

http://www.jonpeddie.com/about/press/MobilePC_03-11-03.shtml

There was a study done about people buying mobile computers, this site discusses what the study found. The report is from 2003 so it is a little outdated, but it still shows how many people were using mobile computers for entertainment. Although the site shows some of the information found, the entire report can be purchased through the site for $450. JL Summer 06

Fans on Actors, and Actors on Fans:

http://www.stokely.com/lighter.side/computer.movies.html

This website is a neat read about how movies present computers. It points out many errors about how computers are displayed during movies. It shows how actors portaray computers, and how generally it is different from how society uses computers. There are many differences between the two.

http://www.starpulse.com/Actors/

You can read about your favorite movies and moviestars at this website. Through computers and the internet, fans are able to keep up with the daily life of the actors that they like so much. GZ Summer 06

http://ipf.pokerworks.com/online-poker-articles/security-risks-on-playing-online/3807

Though online poker is fun and convenient, there are security risks to it. Not only is there the problem of hackers trying to know your hand, there could also be people trying to get your credit card information and passwords. Online poker's popularity is increasing, but that opens up more risks for people and their private information. Caught up in the entertaining aspect of online poker and being at an online casino, people may not be aware that they are vulnerable. At a real casino, people can see what is happening around them, but at an online casino, it is harder to see what is happening through the Internet. One needs to be careful with spyware since online poker is another outlet for hackers to get in.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/4603351.stm

Another problem with online poker is its addictive quality. With online poker, people have a fast and easy access to the game. Though online poker is not the root of the addiction, it helps bring it out. It gives the addiction a chance to surface because it has made it too convenient to place a bet. People are becoming more and more into the trend and an gambling problem could cause a huge disturbance in their personal lives. With online poker, it is also hard to feel how much money is actually coming in or out since they are numbers on a screen. People may not be aware of their wins or losses, and that could hurt their bank accounts. An increase of gambling addicts is not good for the economy and definitely not good for society.

AL Summer '06

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/5209684.stm

I selected the site for this assignment because it talks about Microsoft's new Zune player, (which is scheduled to come out in late 2006) and its ability to let users sample and share music through wi-fi means. It addresses the music industry, and how the Zune player will not only be tailored to consumers, but to the creators of music as well. The main purpose of Microsoft's Zune player, as the article stated, is to provide Apple with a formidable competitor in the portable music player industry.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/5209496.stm

I selected the site because it addressed one of the major "entertainment" sites that people of my generation use today - MySpace. MySpace was shut down for half a day recently due to a power outage, and because its backup generators failed to operate. Millions of people visit the site everyday, and it shows the fallibility of a technology we expect to work on a daily basis, no questions asked.

LC Summer 06

http://cp.sonybmg.com/xcp/english/updates.html

This website discusses the copyright protection on certain CDs provided by Sony BMG may increase vulnerability of computers to viruses.

http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0872842.html

This website provides a timeline of computer viruses and gives vital information on viruses traveling through pirated computer games.

NY Summer 06

http://www.internetnews.com/stats/article.php/3621236

The above article discusses the loss that large corporations bare because of computer crimes. It also suggests potential solutions or approaches that some companies have taken, for example beefing up the security system. I feel that the various sides of the story is pretty clear and well presented. However, some of the data is questionable because there is not much citation.

http://www.wthr.com/Global/story.asp?S=5190897&nav=9Tai

The above article discusses the usage of these high-tech computers called "Integrated Ballistics Identification System" to help ID the origins and nature of the bullets found at the crime. The tool has correctly identified 125 cases since 1997. Sadly, we don't know what to make of this data because we don't know the total number of times used. However, as mentioned, this is a great tool for the police. Although it takes sometime for the lab results to return, it is accurate in its use.

---SH summer 06

The Hong Kong government has started using Boy Scouts and other adolescent youths in spying on Internet users. Because violating copyrights has always been considered a crime online and has been on the rise for the past few years, especially in China, the HK government has decided to crack down on these incidents in order to protect the entertainment industry. Although US officials have declined that they will obligate any youths in America to take part in such spying, the HK government has stated that by educating the young and using them to fight crime, they are not only protecting the future of the entertainment industry, but also ensuring that the children grow up to be honest citizens.

I feel that the method employed by Hong Kong is certainly radical and may have the potential for being quite successful. Although there are some quirks that need to be worked out, by using children, the HK government is directly teaching children the consequences to breaking the law at the age at which they are most vulnerable to these issues.

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/07/18/arts/18pira.html?_r=2&oref=slogin&oref=slogin

Hackers, allegedly from Brazil, confused databases by bypassing a screening process that normally checks for authorization to change the appearance of certain websites. As of right now, the hackers have done nothing but deface the websites; however there is extreme potential for harm. This article just goes to show that there are continuous gaps in Internet security, and that the hacking can originate from just about anywhere at anytime.

With hacking as prevalent as ever, it raises the issue of whether or not there will be a new phase of viruses and hackers. As more complex technology is developed and hackers accordingly become smarter, this increases potential risks for the future.

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/sfgate/detail?blogid=19&entry_id=7213 JH, Summer 06

http://www.howstuffworks.com/virus.htm

On the one hand viruses show us how vulnerable we are, on the other hand they show how smart and sophisticated human are. Virus vulnerability occurs because of individuals who actually open the attractive links that gets their PC infected. How sophisticated humans have become comes from the amount of knowledge individuals actually need to set up the actual viruses.

http://www.wiredsafety.org/resources/pdf/predator.pdf

This web is about online sex predators that commit crimes over the internet. These predators are usually found in chat room waiting for little children to enter the chat. In many cases these predators find a way to talk children into meeting them in person. -DK-

Computer Crime Research

This is a site that has information on Computer Crimes. It is the Computer Crime Research Center. They give daily news on new computer crimes. They have many topics that are currently socially relevant. CA spring 06

Department of Justice

This is the Cybercrime site of the criminal division of the U.S. Department of Justice. They cover intellectual property, computer crimes and Cybercrime. This site gives information on Cybercrimes and information for families and how to avoid some of the problems. CA spring 06

http://www.socialimpactgames.com [Imapct Games: World Hunger - FOOD FORCE] This is an article about a computer-based video game about world hunger and how to end it. It is going beyond just entertainment and it is using entertainment as a vehicle for social change.

http://www.aap.org/family/ratingsgame.htm This article is about ratings for entertainment for children. This includes computer and video games. The freedom we are now able to experience because of computer technology can also be harmful to young children. This may be a solution. ...JK, Spring 2006

FBI Computer Crime Survey 2005: http://www.cpppe.umd.edu/Bookstore/Documents/2005CSISurvey.pdf

The surveyed companies suffered a financial loss, which was worth more than $24,000 in average ,from computer security incidents over a 12-month period. Viruses was most costly, followed by unauthorized access, financial fraud, and computer theft.

Information Security Investigations http://blogs.ittoolbox.com/security/investigator/

This is a blog which gathers real-life stories of hunting down computer crooks. The author with pen name Security Monkey works as an information security investigator and consultant who investigates computer crime for businesses and government agencies.

KL, Spring 2006

http://www.nw3c.org/ This website helps different law enforcements around the world understand computer crimes. It contains research and investigation tools to help law enforcement to understand computer crime.

http://nsi.org/Library/Compsec/crimecom.html This website explains different types of computer crimes and also legal and social issues involved with them. An issue that poped up is that law enforcement is not prepared or knowledgable enought to deal with cybercrime. CG spring 06

URL: http://nsi.org/Library/Compsec/crimecom.html

This website talks about how “techno criminals operate”. The website discusses some crimes that computer users commit and how they go about exploiting flaws and vulnerabilities to orchestrate their attacks. The article also cites examples of events where crimes have taken place. ZS spring 06

URL: http://www.emergency.com/fbi-nccs.htm

This website is a reference for users and companies that informs them about computer fraud. It has information about who to contact in the case of computer fraud and abuse. Furthermore, the website talks about the necessary steps victims of a computer crime need to take should they be attacked. ZS spring 06

http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/Fc3/ Florida's law enforcement system has created a program called FC3. It trains investigators how to track down computer criminals and is devoted to learning how to prevent furture crimes.

http://europa.eu.int/ISPO/legal/en/comcrime/sieber.html This website is talking about the European Commision and how they are dealing with online crimes. I think that because the internet is world wide, we need to have world wide laws about penalties for computer crimes. ST Spring 06

This website contains a survey of the different types of crimes that are commited online. http://www.rogerdarlington.co.uk/crimeonthenet.html The following website is a service that the FBI has set up for people to report cyber crime. http://www.ic3.gov/ EW SPRING 06

http://www.vsp.state.va.us/bci_gis_cyber.htm This website is about the Virginia State Police and the unit is comprised of special agents who catch people who have committed crimes over the internet, fraud, privacy, as well as telecommunications. These agents catch those who employ computers as a crime.

http://security.uwo.ca/CRIMINAL.CODE.html This site provides us with the Criminal Code used in Canada, especially computer crimes. In addition, the site explains what a crime is and such acts are forbidden.

MB Spring 06 http://www.pglewis.com/presscenter_article.asp?id=67&type=2 This is a legal firm’s website, they specialize in computer forensics. They have a "recent cases" section that discusses current and past computer crimes cases, court rulings, jury decisions, etc. This particular case was interesting because it's between two trucking companies. One of the companies was hacking into the other and stealing not only their loads, but employees as well. I found this to be particularly interesting because I didn't see the trucking industry as high-tech... but evidentially they are! http://www.crime-research.org/ This is an excellent resource. According to their "About Us" "The mission of the CCRC is to research and warn of unlawful acts involving computer and information technologies, including computer crimes, internet fraud and cyber terrorism." Their goal is to alert the public, law enforcement agencies and IT professionals about current computer threats. They have partner sites in Russia and the Ukraine. CK spring 06

http://www.cnet.com/2001-11351_1-0.html?tag=img

This site gives useful information on new online security threats as well as information on the treat and how to protect yourself.

http://www.itwales.com/998574.htm

This site gives a summary of risks to businesses based on online threats and information on various threats such as hackers and data corruption. It also gives links to other sites to search for further information. AG Spring 2006.

http://news.com.com/Computer+crime+costs+67+billion,+FBI+says/2100-7349_3-6028946.html

I think the releveance of this article is really permeating the bounds of society today. When you think about it, 67 billion is the GDP equivalent of many countries of the world-even some of the major developing nations’ GDP combined together. This is an issue that we must progressively address in its entirety but at the same time remember that this is a case scenario in which we must either make a decision to protect or let roam rampant…rr spring 06

http://www.catchteam.org/

This organization seeks to fight computer crime before it permeates society too deeply and thus becomes makes more systems vulnerable, leaving a wider swath of damage through a company. They seek to undermine mainly ransom viruses, targeted to major corporations in huge stock deal where sensitive information is on the line….rr spring 06

http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory?id=2230466 This article discusses the question of how younger people learn and the consequences of distractions while learning. New studies are showing that having a television or comptuer on is not only a distraction while a student is learning the present material, but can also effect how one learns later in life. This is a huge issue for youth today becuase things like television and music are huge integrated parts of peoples lives. A study done by Kaiser shows that students on average spend over 6 and 1/2 hours a day either watching tv, listening to music, or surfing the computer. The efects could be disasterous.

http://coe.sdsu.edu/eet/articles/musiclearning/index.htm This article poses an opposite view. It talks about listening to music on the comptuer not as a distraction, but as a benefit. The article claims that listening to music while studying acutally increases the IQ of a student, rather than impeding learning down the road.

In my opinion, I enjoy listening to music on the comptuer while studying. The thing is that if it a song i know or have listened to before, becuase i simply carry on with what I am doing. If it is a song where I have never heard the words, i try to figure out what is going on, and then i can be distracted. I think that music while learning is important to society now more than ever becuase of computers and technologies. With things like laptops and Ipods, people can listen to music virtually anywhere, with much greater ease then ever before. Becuase of the ease of music and other distractions provided by new technologies, we need to be aware of the benefits as well as the consequences now more than ever.

- I.H. Spring 06

http://www.cheycobb.com/computer_id_theft.html

The site discusses the rising concern in identit theft. It focuses on the issue of indentity theft within a company. I chose this site because of the importance that we have a productive and trusting work environment. Identity theft is the most common crime in the United States and there is no sign of it slowing down. The article discussed that the most common criminals are your employees because of an organization's lack of security one people's personal information. What can company's do to ensure that personal information be kept secure? Does this affect the work environment?

http://www.phonebusters.com/english/recognizeit_identitythe.html

This website is a criminal buster site for those who want to report identity theft over the phone. I chose this site because my parents have received phone calls from criminals attempting to commit the crime of identity theft. Phone calls are one of the more common ways criminals achieve identity theft. A person can disguise themeselves as a representative from a credit card company and ask for personal information. Is there any way to prevent this from happening? How can we educate the public on being prepared? Is it business' and the government responsbility to prevent this from hapenning, or should it be the responsibility of the individual.

Because there are many forms of identity theft, these two examples do not cover all types. However, they both cover the issue of identity theft thoroughly. Because there is no sign of it slowing down, it is important that the government take serious action now, before it becomes an epidemic. - OD Summer 06

[edit] 7. Computers Crime

This site addresses youth related computer crimes in New Zealand. A teen ager was prosecuted for 3 years for accessing bank accounts. This is amazing because it involves a conviction in another country which has been almost impossible to do. It is really hard to get a prosecution to happen in another country.

http://home.nzcity.co.nz/news/default.asp?id=62497&c=w RS Summer 2006

This article on the web discusses how you don’t even have to have a computer to be a victim of a computer crime. Now there a specialized group in the FBI called the “Cyber Cops” that are tracking down the cyber criminals. Its important to know that governments are recognizing that these are very hard crimes to solve and now the FBI is involved to solve them

http://kdka.com/consumer/local_story_058180317.html RS Summer2006

Internet auctions: fraud risk warning http://www.smh.com.au/news/technology/internet-auctions-fraud-risk-warning/2006/07/26/1153816251746.html

This article gives a staggering figure for potential online customers: 48 percent of the buyers on Ebay have experienced some sort of “problems” in their transactions. The article also warns Ebay customers to be more “careful” and do more research to look out for the potential fraudulent merchant.

From my experience, if you are careful enough and use your "common sense," you would be able to navigate your way through Ebay smoothly. You will be able to find a lot of great deals that you won't be able to find elsewhere. It does not take too much time and/or effort to do a little bit of research on the ebay seller. Things such as checking feedbacks and reading a seller’s transaction history does not take too much time and these info tell you a lot about the person you are dealing with.

Online trading was hobby of Nikkei ad man http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20060727a7.html

This article talks about a Japanese man committing one of the most common crime on the Internet: insider trading. He works for a pubically traded firm and he uses the private information for the personal uses of stocks transactions. He made thirty million Yen in merely one month, from 240 million yens’ worth of trades involving about 94,000 shares.

I thought insider trading is extremely tempting, especially if you have a lot of information that could potentially spin off a lot of profit. Insider trading exemplifies how computer would facilitate criminal activities: without computers and the Internet, it would be extremely difficult to do insider trading because trading stocks at a physical marketplace is much more “public” than online trading.

J-Y LEE SUMMER 2006

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http://web-japan.org/trends00/honbun/tj000906.html

Japan has these vending machines that are pretty security heavy. There are vending machines that sell beer but also card you. You basically slide you driver's license in and the vending machine indentifies if your the right age. Plus if you try to do anything to the machine, the machine would have your identification stored already.

http://www.cnn.com/TECH/9711/30/eyeball.id.ap/

It seems like there are always robberies and crimes occuring w/ ATM machines. These crimes can easily happen by stealing someone's bank card and entering their pin (you can probably find if easily by spying on them). However, instead of pins, this bank in New Orleans allows customers to access their accounts ONLY AFTER the ATM scans the eyes and successfully identifies that it's the right owner.

-- ML summer 06'

http://www.wired.com/news/conflict/0,2100,47552,00.html

This is an article about the RIAA wanting to hack computers to delete their pirated mp3 files. The idea is to block people from downloading music illegally by preventing them from uploading or downloading music. People who have copyrighted property would be allowed to hack into others' computers in order to prevent piracy. People would not be allowed to sue those hackers who were trying to protect copyrighted information. Is this fair to the general public or is this an invasion of privacy? Can this policy be abused by people with copyrights?

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/09/13/AR2005091301423.html

This is an article about a 17-year-old boy who was charged for hacking into Paris Hilton's cell phone. His punishment was 11 months in juvenile detention and 2 years of being banned from any computer products. Other damages that he has done included hacking into a telephone company to get free wireless access for his friends and an attack on a LexisNexus group that exposed 300,000 customers' personal information. He also had a history of threatening to bomb a school, twice. The article never said if he was convicted of the other crimes or if this sentence was to include all of the other crimes. The title of the article was "Teen Pleads Guilty to Hacking Paris Hilton's Phone." This gives the impression that the boy was only punished after he had offended a celebrity. AL Summer 2006

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/3138456.stm

This article talks about stealing in the realm of online gaming. The argument is that stealing virtual goods online is still stealing and should be treated as a crime. Basically, people participate in games online and earn high skill levels or powerful weapons. Others can hack into their accounts and steal their hard earned possessions. The levels and items have real world value because people actually buy and sell the virtual goods for real money. Through virtual gaming, stealing has taken on a whole new dimension. The impact on society is that the Internet provides the opportunity for new takes on old crimes.

http://www.nysun.com/article/36036

This article discusses the escalating crimes against children via social networks like Myspace, the Facebook, and Friendster. According to the article, children are more vulnerable to pedophiles, teens are being manipulated into giving out private information and photos, and others are having their identities stolen. The police are increasing education about Internet safety and the social networks are increasing safety precautions on their sites. General Internet safety is important for any computer user to implement and be aware of.

- JC SUMMER 2006

http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/hottopics/computerviruses/crime.shtml

Many people who write computer viruses want to prove how great a programmer they are. In the U.K., if a person is caught using the computer for criminal reasons and convicted of "cyber-terrorism," they receive the same sentence as terrorist bombers. This demonstrates that the government is now making a greater effort to enforce the law and decrease crimes done in cyberspace. Even though it's done through remote access, these programmers are beginning to suffer the consequences and punished just like any other criminals. Justice is not discriminate.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/real_story/4877160.stm

The crime that was termed "Mission Impossible" was when a group of hackers attempted to steal millions of pounds from the London bank, Sumitomo Mitsui. Though many hackers are not up on this level, personal information and money are stolen everyday electronically. In contrast to the above article, this one shows us that even with the government enforcing the law, crimes done on the computer are still occuring everyday. The social issue that is revealed is that because of computers, no one is truly safe from identity theft. Hackers continue to pop up around the world and the government only has limited resources and can only fight against those in its country.

Even with the government behind our back, how safe are we? Are hackers in a way justified because they are showing the vulnerable points in a program? If hackers can get into a bank, what's to stop them from getting to us? LC Summer 2006

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http://www.crime-research.org/library/Bileng.htm This article explains that as we use computers more and more in every aspect of our daily lives, such as airplanes, education, financial services, medicine, military, and communication, the potential is created for much greater damages from cyber crime. The article argues that the unique type of crime that is computer crime and the difficulty to track down criminals makes the threat of cyber crime even greater.

http://www.crime-research.org/analytics/fraudsters-and-victims/ This article titled, “Fraudsters and victims” discusses other ramifications of cyber crime in an international sense: Bank BPO (Business Processing Outside) frauds. BPO refers to the outsourcing of jobs, and the new niche for computer crime in this industry. The social issues are that these are not people in the U.S. perpetrating these crimes. This type of crime is a unique product of computers and now information itself (such as passwords) have become valuable.

-CL, Summer 2006

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http://www.crime-research.org/interviews/Catching-Cyber-Criminals/

The deputy chief of the US Department of Justice is interviewed in the area of computer crime. He talks about how the FBI and other agencies catch criminals like hackers and identity frauds, and how they are rightfully punished. What struck me most was that he said to operate these sophisticated tools and to launch an attack; one doesn't need to be a clever hacker anymore. This is an important issue for society, because as the tools to hack and participate in computer crime become easier to use yet more sophisticated, more and more people have the ability to perform a computer crime.

http://www.rbs2.com/cvict.htm

This site caught my eye because it helps ordinary everyday people to avoid computer crime. From having passwords, firewalls, anti-virus, and backups to avoiding harassment and phishing, this site is a great tool for beginners to take action and protect themselves in the computer world. It is important for people to know the steps to secure themselves and not just hear tragic stories of computer crime on the news and not do anything about it. Most people like old adults or even young children are naive about computers and technology, and should definitely learn how to protect themselves.

These are not representative of both sides because I provided ways in which the government catches criminals and how we can protect ourselves from computer crime. I didn't provide any information on performing the criminal crimes. I think that these 2 issues are important because society needs to think smarter and protect themselves from computer crime, and many times it can be as easy as securing a wireless network or even choosing a smart password. Also, everyone should know what is legal and illegal, and what the punishments are for a computer crime.

JL Summer 2006

http://www.domainmart.com/news/NYT_Credit-card-theft-thrives.htm

This article from 2002 describes the stolen-credit-card black market how it's proliferating out of foreign countries.

"It's straight out of Capitalism 101 — it's become a big industry," said one high-technology executive who surreptitiously monitors the Internet card markets, and who noted that the market price of credit cards fluctuates daily based on supply — which, he said, is copious. "There appears to be an endless supply of cards out there," he said." "

I had no idea that these stolen card numbers were sold in bulk for such cheap prices! There is so much more supply of these than I had originally thought. This amount of criminal online credit card activity is just overwhelming--just how many in people in society have been victims of this? This only fuels my apprehension of buying things online with my credit card.

http://www.cnn.com/2006/TECH/internet/06/12/idtheft.internet/index.html

This site presents evidence about how easy it is for someone to steal your identity from publicly accessable websites. This woman just sat at her home PC and found the SSN of top celebrities and politicians! Just the fact that our personal data is online for all to see is unnerving. --CL Summer 06

http://www.technologynewsdaily.com/node/3793

Despite the fact that there are hackers everywhere, some programs have been able to deflect all hacker attacks. For example, in the site above, it states how during the World Cup, they were able to keep all hackers at bay, despite the fact that over 21 trillion bytes were transferred. This proves that despite there are so many hackers, if you put enough work into preventing it, you can. It's amazing that during a whole week, every attack was countered by this program.

If the World Cup can be virus-free and devoid of all hackers, why is it so hard for the rest of us to protect our information? - CH Summer 06

http://www.financialmirror.com/more_news.php?id=4317

This site talks about how in the first six months of 2006, there didn't seem to be that many viruses, but this was just because the viruses were dormant. These viruses effect the computers silently. It seems as if viruses are getting harder to detect. It also states that viruses are not decreasing. Is there any way to slowly decrease the number so that the threat can decrease as well? - CH Summer 06

http://www.computerworld.com/securitytopics/security/story/0,10801,89096,00.html

This is an article from Computerworld magazine that describes various online identity theft scams. One of the most popular scams are phishing scams that focus on deceiving email recipients rather than invading their computer through the Internet. I think that it is important to acknowledge the existence of these scams because it shows that hacking can come in several different forms. It shows that hackers are creative in their methods, and stopping one medium does not always guarantee your computer from danger. For that reason, I believe that hacking can never be stopped because variations of it will continue to form. The only manner in which hacking can be completely stopped is to devise a computer security system that can block access from unauthorized users completely.

http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,118709,00.asp

In response to the identity theft crimes mentioned in the first website, this second website describes how security measures are being developed to defend against online scams. it is interesting how there are anti-phishing toolbars and smart cards to defend against fraudulent information. This is society taking the right steps toward ameliorating the identity theft problem. However, these are only technological developments that are being taken in place. Online phishing scams attack the user directly, so I think for great progress to be made where the number of identity theft crimes will lower immensely, user awareness should be increased. This should be the topmost priority and the best solution to the problem overall.

Discussion Questions: 1.) What do you think is more important in stopping online identity theft crimes: user awareness, technological advancement, or both?

2.) Is hacking easier to attack the user directly or invading the computer through technological weaknesses? Which do you think has more weaknesses?

3.) Do you think the government should intervene? Should credit card information be prohibited to be given on the Internet until valid protection schemes are developed?

-MP (Summer 2006)

"Computer Crime Cost $67 Billion, FBI Says" http://news.com.com/Computer+crime+costs+67+billion,+FBI+says/2100-7349_3-6028946.html

The FBI discovered that the majority of businesses that are effected by computer crimes end up paying large monetary sums to fix it. Viruses, worms and trojans that penetrate the system are costly to remove. As a result people need to be more careful when downloading information into the system and take protective measures to prevent extremely costly repairs.

"Cost of Computer Crime Exploding, Survey Says" http://www.networkworld.com/news/2001/0312fbi.html

Like the first case over 85% of the survey respondents admit to computer crime. However, instead of being infected by viruses, worms and what not, these companies are worried about their proprietory information. Marketing plans, customer data and business model can easily be stolen by hackers. Therefore though the computer serves as a vital tool for the firm, it is also a potentially dangerous asset. The cost of the problem can be reduced if firms put more effort into burying their information and encoding it for safe keeping. TT Summer 2006

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,109935,00.asp Microsoft is hoping that universities will teach students the basics of hacking (not so that they can disrupt computer systems) but so that they can learn secure code and fix security bugs. Do you think this plan will produce and support more hackers? Would you be interested in taking hacking courses?

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,906027,00.asp Similarly, Foundstone, a security and evaluation company is offering a $4,000 Ultimate Hacking course that immerses students to "think like a hacker." The author of this article believes the best way to defend against hacking is to first know the tricks and minds of hackers. Do you agree? -RH Summer 2006

http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,119941,00.asp

This is an article on the top 5 online scams that people fall for. The article is very useful as it goes into the setup for the scam and the actual result after the users have fallen for it. The reported scams include phishing, “you’ve won” and auction frauds.The article has a section on the questions people need to ask themselves before submitting information online and these can be very useful in looking for online crime.

http://www.abcnews.go.com/WNT/story?id=2130870&page=1&WNT=true

This article lists ways people can avoid being scammed online. It does not list online scams but just ways that people can practice to make sure that their information is safe online. It is a general guideline on what not do and what to do if you were scammed online. The main target of the article is to inform people on how to avoid online phishing. - MK, Summer 2006.

http://www.securityfocus.com/news/11385

This article is talking about seven people getting arrested for online fraud. Many account numbers, ID numbers, and PINS have leaked out to criminals like these. Debit cards used to be safe, but nowadays since everyone uses it to pay for their items, the PINS are everywhere. For this reason, people are more vulnerable to online fraud.

http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/2006/05/29/8378124/

Akin is a 15 year old online scammer in Lagos, Nigeria. Through participating in online scams, he makes enough money to take care of his family. This story addresses his reasons for participating in online scams and why he is not ashamed to do this for a living. It really gives readers a different point of view about online fraud.

- JL Summer '06

http://www.crime-research.org/articles/2130/

This is an article on the issue of third world countries on the brink of jumping straight into the technology revolution. It states that countries such as India must adopt stricter and more sound online laws and regulation so that crime committed by residents of such states can be identified and corralled. Not only is the safety of the host country threatened in this case, but because of the global aspect of the Internet, every nation is a potential target.

http://www.cybercrimes.net/Property/Hacking/Hacker%20Manifesto/HackerManifesto.html

This is the purported "Hacker Manifesto", which describes first-hand the experiences of a hacker who recounts the initial rush of the first successful break-in. It really is an interesting perspective on how the boredome faced by many young people today translates into a possible entrance into the world of hacking. We can see how a lack of other extracurricular activities can lead to kids going down a dubioius path.

Questions: 1. Do other nations have a say in the legal proceedings of other nations in crimes that affect us all, as could be the case with such nations like India or China? Why or why not? 2. Is it the growing lack of activities for our youth to participate in that leads them to hobbies like hacking, or is this trend merely a natural effect of society's leaps in technology?

-JX Summer 06

http://news.com.com/Congress+spanks+naughty+sex+sites/2100-1028_3-6098325.html

The House of Representatives just passed a bill this week to make it a federal felony to use innocent and misleading words for their website searches. This helps preventing children or even adults from clicking into adult websites unintentionally. CL Summer 2006

http://news.com.com/British+banks+to+cancel+cards+used+for+Net+child+porn/2100-7348_3-6096409.html

Banks and other financial institutions in England now have the authority to revoke a user's credit card if it is used to purchase illegal materials online like child pornography. Since credit cards is the most common form of payment for online shopping, this can help reduce the purchase of illegal materials significantly. CL Summer 2006

http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m3870/is_1_18/ai_81299966 "Guard up, hacking down - Cybersecurity - fighting computer viruses"

As mentioned in the text, past experiences with viruses and hackers have caused companies to improve the security of their computer systems. This article shows the evidence supporting the improvement of computer systems through information learned from the Worn and the Love Bug. "For example, the Nimda virus, launched on September 18, "was incredibly rampant," but cost companies a total of only $590 million, compared with the $8.75 billion price tag associated with the Love Bug virus in 2000, which hit before such automated cleanup was available. Goner, in early December, tallied losses of only about $5 million." Since companies have learned from past mistakes, can hackers really be that bad? If they can hack into computer systems to inform companies about the holes in their security programs, should hackers be allowed to hack? Should companies test their security systems with the use of viruses?

http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_zdewk/is_200408/ai_n7184105 "Singapore Holds Computer Hacking Contest"

In 2004, Singapore held a contest that allowed individuals to hack into computer systems. Organizers of the event claimed, "Contest would help shed light on ways to prevent actual computer attacks." As a result of these types of contests, "Close to 80 percent of Singapore's 4 million citizens own personal computers and the island is largely considered to be the most technologically advanced in Southeast Asia." What if the United States held computer hacker contests? Since hackers tend to brag about their success, would a contest finally decide who is the best hacker? Would the best of the best hackers want to compete?

http://www.businessweek.com/smallbiz/content/sep2005/sb20050909_200869.htm?chan=search

The page states how being a nice business entrepreneur and giving back a "refund" can actually be a scam and can leave your business without money. It works like this: the buyer usually buys for a large amount, upwards of $50,000 with cashiers or bank checks. The buyer then proceeds to ask the business back for a small refund because he/she needs to cancel some of the order and not knowing of scams the small business owner gladly refunds the amount for convenience. It takes up to two weeks to realize that the cashiers or bank checks are actually fake. Has anyone heard of this type of scam? How easy would this be to pull off?

http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/02_39/b3801035.htm?chan=search

This webpage talks about a new way that spam mail can turn profits from unwary, deal-seeking customers. The websites, most based out of China, are selling pirated software such as the ever-popular Symantec AntiVirus software. They also claim to be using secure ordering applications, but in reality they are viewing you full credit card numbers if you order through their websites. I find these websites ridiculous. What do you guys think of these websites? Have you ever recieved e-mail spam such as there?

- SM, Summer 06'

1. http://www.itwales.com/998574.htm

This website gives the overview of the types of computer crimes there are. It also shows how some companies are trying to stop these crimes from occuring.

2. http://www.emergency.com/fbi-nccs.htm

This website is the National FBI Computer Crime Squad. This is an important website because it shows what the United States feels is a computer crime. They list out activities that are considered "against the law."

-GP, Summer 06'

http://www.crime-research.org/library/crime1.htm

This website talks about how the issue of computer crime has increased so much that it is common to hear and see it today. Criminals no longer settle for robbing a bank and earning a couple thousands of dollars. Criminals know where the money is at today and they know it is in computers. However, what makes it even worst is that 85-97% of computer crimes are not even detected. These crimes range from military and business attack all the way to “ ‘fun’ attacks” when kids break into companies without the intent of harm but are nevertheless breaking the law.

http://www.kids.gov/k_computer.htm

This is a website that is designed to inform children how to be safe on the computers and what not to do. It goes over rules of the Internet and pushing the children to be “good cybercitizens”. It also has links to other websites that are considered "safe" for the use of children. This websites warns children of the consequences of wandering off into "unsafe" websites and prohibits it. I found this website to be extremely interesting because I definitely would not have seen this growing up.

In the first website, it talked about how common and how numerous computer crimes are today. It has grown into a very serious issue that has not yet been addressed. Millions of computer crimes that are committed are gone undetected and it is becoming a threat. Therefore the second website offers support and advice to children who surf the Internet. It notifies them of the dangers of the Internet and what to look out for. This is beginning to affect society in a very negative way. If our children must be warned of this issue, we know that it has gone too far. We must begin to address computer crimes and find a way to detect them and stop them.

SN, Summer 06

http://www.wired.com/news/culture/0,70752-0.html?tw=rss.index

About 6 years ago, a painting was sold through eBay $135,805, but the painting's real worth was nowhere near that digit. The painting, thought to be a piece by abstract artist Richard Diebenkorn, was actually a cheap painting with a forged signature. The tactic of shill bidding was also used to push up prices on the art. With the ease and anonymity of online shopping and auction sites, committing crime through these sites is becoming more popular. Buyers have to be more careful with their purchases. They do not recognize the pieces as fake ones and pay ridiculous prices that have been artificially pushed up. At least at a real live auction, this kind of fraud would be easier to detect since sellers have a harder time to falsely advertise.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6809149/

Advertised as books on eBay, the products being auctioned were actually steroids. eBay missed the product and the scam was not caught onto until an NABP investigator revealed it. Through eBay auctions, people, even preteens and teens, had easy access to the illegal drugs. This has impact on the society because online auction sites have made the transaction of illegal products much easier. With some simple false labeling, people can get away with selling these illegal goods. Young people, who may not be fully aware of all the health implications of steroids, can easily buy the drug without even leaving the house. -AL summer '06

http://www.securityfocus.com/news/10271

This link is to an article written about an individual who had access to sensitive and personal information of millions of T-mobile customers.

http://www.cybercrime.gov/juvenilepld.htm

This link is to another article written about an individual who hacked into an airport tower and a pharmacy to gain information.

NY Summer 06

Now that white collar crime is on the rise, here are some articles about the matter:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/2131773.stm

This article discusses the increased punishment given out to hackers. At the time that this article was released, the House of Representatives in the United States passed a bill that makes penalties for computer crimes more harsh, if they harm people or endanger America's critical infrastructure. This was a good way to scare people from hacking.

http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-889332.html

Shortly after the U.S. decided to address the issue, countries in Europe began to get sick of hackers as well. At the time of the release of this article, Europe was in the process of planning to jail hackers. This also deals with the increase of federal punishment on hackers. GZ Summer 06

http://www.klastv.com/Global/story.asp?S=5173904&nav=menu102_1

This article discusses the idea of "Net-bangers." Children can now "learn all about gangs right on their computers." This is a huge issue because these gangs are also trying to recruit people. Parents now need to pay much more attention to the sites that their children browse through because they could just be talking to a gang member.

http://www.newsadvance.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=LNA/MGArticle/LNA_BasicArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1149189592638&path=

This article mentions how police hope to use cell phones and computers to fight crime. They want to use a a service known as Silent Partner Alert "to notify subscribers about wanted criminal suspects, missing children, road hazards and other topics." This service can also be extended to companies who may be warned about shoplifters. This system would allow people to be much more aware of crimes that could be occuring.

-Helen Wang, Summer 2006

http://www.pcsndreams.com/Pages/Chat04.htm

I choose this site because it has a good number of real life stories about children and teens that fell victim to online predators. This goes to show that the dangers of the internet are not understated and that parents should be cautious about what their children do online.

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/children/kidpred.mspx

This is another website confirming that although the internet is a useful tool and it can also be a dangerous one. This site explains why children are more vulnerable and what can be done to protect them from the dangers of chat rooms and the like.

Both the websites agree the internet posses dangers to the youth and that something should be done to protect them. These sites seem to be more from the parents or adults perspective. They don't really mention why children are tempted into this chat rooms and this could be the root of the problem. I feel that restrictions should be put on what children can access on the web and there is plenty of software and free downloadable programs that can allow you do block certain sites. The parents just have to be motivated and care enough to do it.

-Polina Perkis Summer '06

http://www.glencoe.com/sec/computered/techconnect/student/pdfs/TechFoundations_11.pdf#search='computers%20and%20crime

This page is about crime-fighting computers. There are several articles talking about different ways that computers are used to fight crime. Some of these ways include police cars having laptops in them that are connected to various databases, and traffic accident reconstructions.JL Summer 06

http://permanent.access.gpo.gov/lps10084/www.cybercrime.gov/ccdocs.htm

This Department of Justice website has a listing of people who have committed computer crimes. It talks about the people, what they did and what their punishment was. One of the cases involved Cisco Systems. Two accountants who worked for Cisco used their access to steal almost eight million dollars worth of stock. This happened between October 2000 and March 2001, in five months they took almost eight million dollars from Cisco! Their punishment was a maximum of 5 years in prison, $250,000 fine, and restitution. JL Summer 06

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/13907293

The article published recently on MSNBC.com is about a online gambling company being brought down on serveral charges such as "conspiracy, racketeering and fraud in taking sports bets from U.S. residents." Currently, Congress is deciding on a bill that will basically make it impossible to make payments these online sites. -AC Summer 2006

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6919230/site/newsweek/

This is an intersting article that takes phishing from an investigators point of view. Though it takes a long process to catch a phisher, its very possible to track one down to their exact location. -AC Summer 2006

http://wcco.com/politics/local_story_206184640.html This article discusses how recently the House passed a legislaton and sent it to President Bush that will create a national database of sex offenders. Community members and policemen will be able to find out where such offenders live and work. The more serious sex offenders will be in the database for life. Not only does the article illustrate the powers of technology, enabling others to track down a person's movements, but it brings up the question of privacy invasion. Even though parents have the right to protect their kids from sex offenders, but is this going to far? What if after serving their time, offenders want the chance to redeem themselves, how can they, with a permanent criminal mark on them?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/5187518.stm This article discusses how hackers now participate in "vishing," where they pose as banks and call people, tricking them into giving up their personal information. Often times, recorded messages are used and the telephone numbers from which the call is made is faked. This highlights the sophistication of the crimes nowadays, and brings up the question of how to eliminate such things from happening as well as how can people protect themselves against such occurrences?

-T.C. Summer '06

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/02/27/technology/27hack.html?ex=1156827600&en=c3573b41b87a8552&ei=5087&excamp=GGTEcomputerhackers

This online article talks about, how people can use different ways to steal our password. A while bebefore, people use to send out "official e-mails" from banks and places like that to get people's password. Now since most people are aware of that kind of fraud, the criminals are using other ways to steal our password. One of the ways is to attach a program with other programs that people buy or use and then this program will be like a virus that infects your computer. Then, when you are asked your password, the program acts as a silent recorder, recording what you typed on your keyboard and sends that information to the people who attached the program in the first place. This is a new way to for people to get our password. Y.Z. Summer 2006

http://news.zdnet.co.uk/0,39020330,39279915,00.htm

This article talks about how UK failed in protecting its citizen and businesses in regards to online crime. Now about 8% of the crimes in UK are online crimes. Office of the Attorney General says that the victims of Internet fraud often do not or are not able to report the crime to the authorities. The government seems to use this as a reason for their failure. Y.Z. Summer 2006

http://money.cnn.com/2006/07/27/technology/bc.media.myspace.utherverse.reut/index.htm?cnn=yes

I picked this site because it talks about the recent establishment of Utherverse.com, which is an adults-only site that is structured very similarly to MySpace.com. The only difference is that children under 18 are not allowed to register, since Utherverse.com wants to avoid turning into a sexual predator's haven. The site explains that one of MySpace.com's major flaws is that it has become a major attraction for pedophiles, and as a result, many sexual assaults have been committed against minors (causing law enforcement officials to take notice).

http://www.cnn.com/2006/TECH/internet/07/27/mitnick.hospitalized.ap/index.html

I picked this site because it talks about Kevin Mitnick, one of the most famous hackers of our time. Although the article talks about Mitnick's recent battle with the flu in Colombia, it also mentions his past - about how he did prison time for stealing software and changing data. After he was released in 2000, he was not allowed to touch computers for 3 years; but he's recently used his skills to establish a security consulting business.

-LC Summer 2006

http://www.informationweek.com/news/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=190301898&subSection=All+Stories This site explains how people may be an identity theft victim simply by looking for a job online. When someone finds a job they're interested in, the fake company would ask for personal information for a background check. Sometimes they'll ask for your account number so they can do a direct deposit into your account. Whichever way, the person ends up finding themselves scammed after getting so close to their dream job.

http://www.technewsworld.com/story/51940.html After the Enron scandal, laws started getting passed like crazy for harsher punishments for white collar crimes. This article mentions that though the FBI is very interested in catching cyber criminals, they are not getting the support they need from legislators. Only after a major crime that is splashed all over the news will they start passing laws more quickly. - LK Summer 2006 ______________________________________________________________________________________

http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2006/07/27/e_mailed_crime_alerts_on_horizon/

This article talks about making a website and periodic email alerts about crime in a town. It would notify residents about things to look out for, and dispell criminal rumors which seem to cause more damage through panic. It is a way to keep the community knowledgable and safe.

http://www.cleveland.com/news/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/cuyahoga/115372986777640.xml&coll=2#continue

This article is about a program which collects information about crime in a city and can easily match and compare statistics in order to help solve crimes quicker. It has a proven rate of effectiveness in several cities, and originates from an older program started in the early 1990's.

Both of these articles have one thing in common. They are computer programs that rather than cause crime, they protect the residents of big cities from crime. They pool together information to help arrive to a quicker more efficient sollution.

-Omer __________________________________________________________________________________________

[edit] 8. Computers and Work

http://www.cvconsulting.com/software_eye-cee_review.shtml

This website talks about a new software called the Eye-CEE software. Basically, this is an eye test that tasks place right at a worker’s computer. This is great for the workplace, because anyone who has visual complaints can take the test right at his/her computer and have a report created almost instantly. Employers can also assess the accuracy of potential workers and see if they have the visual capacity for long-term computer usage. The person who monitors this software can also work with the employees to ensure adequate compensation claims for a healthy, productive workforce.

http://www.joe.org/joe/1989fall/a8.html

This website is really great, because it discusses a whole series of transformations that are going on in the workplace. It explains`15 technological trends and 10 organizational trends. One of the big transformations is the reduction in size of data transmission and storage. This would decrease the cost of transmission as well as the accessibility and portability. A big organizational change would be “narrowcasting” instead of broadcasting, where channels and stations are focused on one topic like all-music or all-sports. This way, people have more control over what they are seeing instead of being controlled by one provider.

~AL Summer 2006

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/business/164018_outsource10.asp

Outsourcing is one route that more and more companies are taking. With the help of new technologies such as email, outsourcing to other countries is easier and more cost-effective. However, that brings up the issue of employment in America. With jobs being sent to other countries to be done, American unemployment rates could go up, especially a danger for people without modern skills fit for working in the higher levels of the corporate world. Companies save money when they outsource job, but people could suffer because they are being replaced.

http://www.pcw.co.uk/vnunet/news/2125390/rfid-affect-four-million-jobs

The article talks about radio frequency identity (RFID) tags, which will soon replace the use of bar code scanners. With bar code scanners gone, workers, about 4 million, are no longer needed to work the devices and so their jobs would be influenced. This affects society because many workers are in danger of losing their jobs and that would impact unemployment rates and the economy. On the other side, however, some of these workers would be switched over to other jobs that could have more meaning than the repetitive chore of scanning bar codes. This would open up more opportunites and allow for more innovation. AL summer '06

In this article titled, “IRA salutes outstanding projects that merge reading and technology,” is discusses how technology is not only the future of learning but is now at the forefront of "reading, writing, thinking, dreaming, and communicating in the fourth grade.” The children who attended these technology camps were able to raise their GPA with the help of technology. The use of technology must be implemented as children so they can be successful as adults.

http://search.epnet.com.libaccess.sjlibrary.org/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&an=17874188 RS summer 2006

In this article titled, “Leading Change: Creating the Future for Education Technology,” discusses how we should embrace change in order to advance and recognize higher education. The article states that, “as we try to employ technology, we must “join” change, embrace it as a partner, and use it creatively for the advancement of our goals, institutions, and society. As a society we cannot stop the advancement of technologies if want to collectively aim for higher education goals.

http://www.campus-technology.com/article.asp?id=5859 RS Summer 2006

http://www.momsworkathomesite.com/

This site allows those moms who take care of the family at home to also have a job as well. There are a variety of positions you can look up and even look what other moms have to say. The stereotype that mothers are incapable is lessened by the advent of the internet and computers. Computers also allow those who need to to work on their own schedule and not someone elses.

-BN Summer 06

"Dell to unveil new recycling program Wednesday" http://news.com.com/2061-10810_3-6088214.html?tag=tb

Dell, Inc., is the largest provider of computer hardware in the world. The company is starting a recycling program: Dell will pick up a customer’s old computer if he or she purchases a new Dell computer. Since everyone uses a Dell at work, I grew very fond of the company and I thought they are doing a great job in raising environmental protection. Hopefully, other computer companies will follow suit, as well.

"Microsoft Student 2007" gives kids loads of help with school http://www.usatoday.com/tech/columnist/jinnygudmundsen/2006-07-27-microsoft-student_x.htm

Apparently, Microsoft is working hard to develop its latest software, aptly titled “Microsoft Student 2007.” The target customers are families with children in middle school and high school students. Microsoft claims that phone and online assistance will be offered 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.

I don’t know if this software will be beneficial to our society, but I am certain that it will make students’ life a easier than ever. Software users might become too dependent on the software and the assistance provided by Microsoft, that they would not fully develop the independent research skills, which will be very important when they enter the workforce.

JY-LEE, SUMMER 2006

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http://www.nasdaq.com/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NASDAQ

The Nasdaq is basically an electronic stock exchange. It is similar to the other exchanges such as the New York Stock Exchange; the only difference is that everything is operated through the use of computers and internet. It is amazing in that it is one of the world's largest exchanges. It also includes approximately 3,000 companies which include many international stocks as well. This computerized stock exchange has made stock exchanges much more accessible than before. It allows people to buy and sell whenever and from wherever.

http://www.smithbarney.com/recruiting/ouradvantages/technology.html

Smith Barney, the place where I was interning at during the summer had this unique webcast/television broadcast. It was called SB-TV. It basically was a news channel that updated everyone of the current economics, stock sales, analyst's comments, technology training, and etc. I thought that this private channel for Smith Barney employees was a great idea because not only was it a form of enterntainment but it also kept all employees up-to-date of what was going on in the economy.

-- ML summer 06'

This article I found on the web discusses studies about how the internet and computers have positively effected the relationship with work. In addition, this article discusses a link between employee wages and the employees knowledge of computers. The greater the employees knowledge of certain programs and software are directly related to that employees salary or wage. http://www11.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/cs/sp/hrsdc/arb/publications/research/2002-000146/page03.shtml RS summer 2006

This article I found on the web describes how monster.com took looking for a job to different level. The article states that, “It's a place where 1 million jobs are up for grabs, and where 80 million people apply for a job every day.” http://search.epnet.com.libaccess.sjlibrary.org/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&an=21416288 RS summer 2006

http://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/stories/1996/07/08/smallb2.html This article talks about the importance of monitors, especially at work. Having a larger, better quality monitor increases productivity, while a smaller monitor with not so great quality decreases productivity. The reason is that it reduces headaches, multiple screens, and scrolling time. The issue addressed is that every part of a computer and its accessories affects us and our work that we do. Though technology is supposed to increase our efficiency, with bad quality equipments, it can like-wise decrease our productivity. This can be a major factor in getting the promotions that we want.

http://www.itworld.com/Man/2701/031211outsourcing/ Offshore outsourcing is a controversial topic. On one hand, it reduces the costs of the company, but people lose their jobs as well. According to this article, offshore outsourcing is better for IT industries because it allows employees to develop innovative works and further the IT economy. However, the issue discussed is whether or not outsourcing is good for the US and for the programmers. By outsourcing jobs, many college students are wondering if becoming a programmer is the right path to go, especially if their jobs can be replaced so easily. The IT industry supports offshore outsourcing. This demonstrates the conflicting issue between the two groups. Will outsourcing improve the economy? LC Summer 2006

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/2263916.stm This is an article on how computers have upset the workplace. Computers have created jobs but have also cut jobs in many industries. The general consensus seems to be that even though jobs were redistributed because of the advent of computers, they are still useful and significant. The article ends with personal testimonials on how people’s workplaces were disturbed or enhanced because of computers.

http://www11.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/cs/sp/hrsdc/arb/publications/research/2002-000146/page06.shtml This article deals with the affects computers had on the Canadian workplace. The four major categories listed by the article are workplace stress, job security and work interest. The article gathers statistics on the above four topics and then examines them to see if they have affected the workplace negatively or positively. The general theme appears to be that computers have improved the life at the workplace. - MK, Summer 2006.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/2263916.stm

This article discusses computers and asks if they’ve taken over the workplace. As computers are introduced and developed, they have replaces some jobs previously performed by human employees. Furthermore, the article poses the issue that computers have taken over the workplace. Have they not only replaced humans as employees but also consumed our time? We use computers for work and leisure and their failure to respond to our desires leads to hours, days, and even weeks of recovery time that most of us just can’t afford. The question is, are we letting computers take over?

http://computer.howstuffworks.com/workplace-surveillance1.htm

A growing trend in our society is surveillance equipment. With new technologies developing as we speak, surveillance equipment is cheaper and easier to use than ever. This article sheds some light on surveillance methods in the workplace. According to the article, there are five basic surveillance methods in the workplace: packet sniffers, log files, desktop monitoring programs, phones, and closed-circuit cameras. Some employers have implemented ongoing surveillance versus simply when there is cause for it. Is trust such a large issue that five separate surveillance methods are necessary in the workplace? How much surveillance is really necessary?

- JC SUMMER 2006

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One of the biggest controversies and an example of the impact of computers on jobs is the practice of outsourcing in the IT industry.

http://business-times.asia1.com.sg/story/0,4567,120140,00.html This article, titled “Outsourcing bad news for US office market,” highlights the common fear that outsourcing will eliminate American jobs. The article estimates that 3.3 million office jobs are forecast to move offshore by 2015. The advent of computers has created a social impact- a perceived reliance on the computer industry for jobs. When this gets taken away, there is widespread fear of job loss.

http://www.angeloueconomics.com/wsa_offshoring.html This article takes the opposite stance by arguing that outsourcing does not cut jobs; instead, it creates jobs by putting the focus on investment in other sectors. The article highlights positive impacts on jobs: now, location is no longer important because of computers, especially in service jobs. This ultimately improves quality by bringing down support staff costs.

-CL, Summer 2006

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Net makes job exports easy http://www.cnn.com/2003/TECH/ptech/05/12/fortune.ff.jobs/index.html

The article talks about business process outsourcing which allows work to be done anywhere through the internet and cut cost by 30-50%.The impact of the trend allows for the recruitment of the most talented people in the world but takes drop away from the country.

How do you think the oursourcing of jobs through the internet will effect employment in the United States? TT Summer 06

Is your Boss Spying on You? http://www.cnn.com/2006/US/Careers/03/24/cb.boss.spying/index.html

Due to the increase in technological availability to employees, companies are regularly monitoring the communication lines employee uses since they feel that the equipment is theirs and employees do not get to just use it freely. Bosses are more able to perceive into the personal lives of employees which some feel violates privacy rights.

Do you think employees have the right to use computers for personal purposes during work even in their free time? TT Summer 06

http://www.microsoft.com/enable/aging/infoworker.aspx

This website talks about how computers has made it possible for people to work longer. One example was a consultant over the age of 60 who could work from home and use e-mail and other software to keep in touch with clients and manage finances. In fact, about half of the United States workforce is over the age of 40. From these facts, without computers, the retirement age would be much lower, and the economy wouldn't be as good as it is now. -CH Summer 06

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/2263916.stm

This site debates the two sides of computers. On one hand, computers have replaced a lot of manufacturing jobs. On the other hand, lots of technological jobs have surfaced in response to computers. Not only does this site debate the issue, but it also has readers' opinions on it as well. That way, one can read what other's whose lives are affected by computers have to say. - CH Summer 06

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/2263916.stm

This article discusses the possibility of computers disrupting the traditional workplace in various ways. Besides being a possible tool for activities that have nothing to do with work, they can also slowly replace the functions of humans. However, it also argues that the fears of a technology takeover of jobs is exaggerated and that progress always takes time to happen.

-JX Summer 06

http://www11.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/cs/sp/hrsdc/arb/publications/research/2002-000146/page06.shtml

This site ponders the detrimental effects on employees of having to learn new skills because of the prevalence of computers in the workplace. Issues surrounding the monotony of work on a computer in a cubicle and the reccurring concern over the possibility of computers replacing human jobs are also discussed.

-JX Summer 06

http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7004336121

Before wi-fi was introduced, there was no use of bringing a computer to vacations because the only task the users could do were word processing or to utilize the softwares installed on the computer. But as the internet become more and more important, people need to be updated with emails, news, data, and files from work. With the development and growth of wireless internet services and accessibility, more and more people bring their laptops on vacations and continue to work. "A recent survey showed that 43 percent of office workers said they work on vacation. A similar survey in 1995 reported a much lower number - at that time only 23 percent of people said they continue to work while they are taking a break." The number has grown significantly and the trend shows that it will continue to rise. CL Summer 2006

http://www.theithacajournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060726/LIFESTYLE06/607260302/1046

There is a stereotype that guys must be good at computers and girls must be bad at it. However, a recent study examined the actual computer proficiency of "100 people of different ages, education levels and ethnicities" and then have them evaluate their own capability. The result shows that the "online skill of men and women are roughly equal" but women generally give themselves lower gradings in terms of computer proficiency. That means women are less confident about their technical skills, even though they are as strong as men. CL Summer 2006

http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,113398,00.asp Many people look for jobs online, but what they don't know is that there information is widely shared. A 2003 study showed that simple privacy measures were not being implemented at some online career databases, such as privacy of information, cookies, and profiling.

http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,116468,00.asp In 2004, AIM launched voice conferencing and Web meeting features, further fusing the career and technology realm. Employees are alerted about meetings through instant messages as well as phone calls. These services are in expected to improve communications at work, in addition to the nearly "14 million AIM users who use AIM at work," says AOL's vice president, Edmund Fish. -RH Summer 2006

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/2263916.stm

Computers have not replaced humans in the world, and this site tells us that our jobs have simply rotated. We don't have as much labor work with machines now, but we do have a lot of people monitoring the machines, for example. There are jobs now that didn't exist 10 years ago, and technology will continue to replace jobs, but create new ones as well.

http://www11.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/cs/sp/hrsdc/arb/publications/research/2002-000146/page06.shtml

This site is particularly interesting in that it surveyed many workers and asked them questions about the introduction of computers at their workplace. Many people felt stressed at first, but then say that computers provide more security as well as interest. Basically, most people feel that their jobs were heavily affected and wanted to us computers, even though new problems arise.

JL Summer 2006

http://tzerotech.com/company/careers.php#5

I found this site particularly interesting because I happen to intern at this company. The openings available are listed comprehensively on the site, and I constantly see interviews being conducted in the office, so I suppose the job postings are effective! Companies should keep their websites updated, and job-seekers must always check on potential employers. Both of these require much computer use and up-to-date technology.

http://www.cnn.com/2006/TECH/ptech/07/21/gadgets.holidays.reut/index.html

With the holiday season coming in the winter (oh, about 5 months from now), the electronics industry doesn't seem too hyped up about anything in particular this year. This article got me thinking: whenever we talk about computers and jobs, the first thing to come to mind is engineering jobs and cubicle careers. There are other types of computer-related jobs too, such as selling those computer products, and fixing malfunctioning hardware (i.e. in the Apple store). These occupations require computer training, as well as sales and people skills. --CL Summer 06

http://www.infocater.com/?ov-tpc

This article describes Tablet PC's, which are computers where you can write on the screen that translates the handwriting into computer text. It gives a description of what they are and who they are used by. Various professions such as aviation technicians, healthcare, and sales utilize this device. It is convenient because you do not have to type what you are going to say, but simply write it down, and translate it into computer text later.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/02/060206233655.htm

Many businesses were formerly threatened by carpal tunnel syndrome affecting employees who spent hours daily on the computer. In fact, schools implemented required keyboarding classes to teach students the proper form of typing to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome later on. However, this article describes a recent study conducted by Harvard University that proves that computer use does not directly lead to carpal tunnel syndrome. In fact, assembly line jobs are mroe affected, which may make an even greater shift for the labor market toward the technology field.

-MP (Summer 2006) http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/3283535.stm

This article talks about how computers in the workplace should make life much easier at work but it does not. Computers are actually working “pretty badly”. Computers are crashing constantly and systems are always down. However, we are so accustomed to these failures happening that we don’t even complain. Our expectations of these complex machines have actually gone downs o much that we do not expect as much as we should.

http://www.newton.dep.anl.gov/newton/askasci/1995/compsci/CSI65.HTM

This website talks about how we will continue to grow more dependent on computers in the workplace. The author feels that it is impossible to “escape the impact” of computers and what they do for us. However, he also believes that saying “they will take over the world” is an overstatement. Computers will definitely make a large impact on the workplace as they have society but humans will still control them nevertheless.

SN, Summer 06

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________ http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/07/25/AR2006072500543.html

The above article discusses the increasing number of Americans who bring work with them on vacation as a result of the laptop. It states that the number of people who spend at least 3 or 4 hours working on their laptop at work has doubled in the last decade. The article raises the good and bad of the laptop in vacations. Some argue that it is good because the busy worker can be with the family as well as get work done. However, the other side argues that it's simply a sign being a workaholic and cannot find any other amusement.

http://www.local6.com/news/9573210/detail.html

This article tells us about the abuse of computer use at work. It talks about a police officer who uses the computer at work to view illict pornographic pictures. This shows that although computers have made work much more efficient, it also distracts and can be used negatively at work. More informaton and the investigation will follow later.

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SH summer 06

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/07/20/technology/20pogue.html

The article talks about a revolutionary program that is the current best-selling, speech recognition word processor. The two main reasons that it is best-selling is because the program does not require any prior training, meaning it has already been given the necessary knowledge for word processing, and, for a large percent of the time, it is as accurate as any piece of software can get. Although this program helps with word processing, it continues to show that technology is never one hundred percent perfect. As well, the social issues involved include the usual: fear that technology is taking over every aspect of our lives, the disdain that technology is leading mankind to the inevitable couch potato, and the belief that this type of technology will lead children to be unable to spell correctly. Nevertheless, there are obvious advantages that justify all these negative issues that have made the software so popular.

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2006/07/21/BUG3KK0NBU72.DTL&type=tech

The firm, Craigslist, known for allowing buyers and sellers to post advertisements, has begun to be used by robbers posed as individuals interested in the items, leading to an increase in crime. Often, in order for apartment owners to lease their apartments and other advertisements that require face to face, physical contact, personal contact information is posted on the website or given to the individual. Because, online, there is no way to gauge the potential dangers of the other person, there exists high risks, which has proven to be true, as described in this article. There have been incidents of fraud, drug dealing, and a plethora of other illegal activity linked to the website. Thus, this article and these incidents mainly help to enforce the idea that cyberspace is a dangerous place. Firms and individuals that conduct business online must continue to be aware of the possible risks associated with their line of work. JH Summer 2006

http://www.angelfire.com/amiga2/roxetteremakes/phising_scam.htm This person cut out a very interesting article from a magazine called Computerworld that describes a method of online scams called "phising". Phising is a technique that scammers use that involves the act identity theft by sending fraudulent e-mail messages in attempts to gain an individual's personal information such as Social Security numbers and bank account numbers. It provides examples of fraudulent scams such as one done with Ebay and offers tips on how to avoid being scammed in the future. My favorite example was that scammers manipulate the URL of a website by substituting for similar characters. For example, paypal.com can be paypa1.com or paypaL.com. Do you see the difference? This issue impacts society because web-users have to become more aware of frauds on the Internet and the dangers of identity theft. They must have more caution in giving out their information and pay closer attention to URL's and emails that they receive. It is obvious that this article is simply attempting to reduce online crime by increasing the awareness of the issue to the public. MP Summer 2006

http://www.websense.com/global/en/PressRoom/PressReleases/PressReleaseDetail/index.php?Release=0605171215 This is a link to a recent survey about employees use of the internet while at work. Most of the data is very interesting; a few stand out - one that I found very interesting is that 50% of the employees surveyed would rather give up their morning coffee than their ability to use the internet at work for personal reasons. I also found it interesting that the sites most accessed were maps, news and weather. http://www.bls.gov/k12/index.htm This is a link from the Bureau of Labor Statistics website. This particular page is for kids to explore their interests to see what types of careers are available. For example, if you like math, you click on math and it gives you examples of the types of careers associated with math. You can then click on any of them to find out more - including different job description in that category, examples of how much money the job pays and what kind of training/education you need to get a job. I think this is a great resource for everyone, not just kids. ck spring 2006

[www.monters.com] On this website you can post your resume and find a job, other emplyers can find an employee and they also give you career advice. They will help with you build a better resume so you have a better chance of getting a job.

[www.livecareer.com] This is a free career interest test. You answer some questions and they will let you know what type of jobs are best suited for you. That was you can find a job you like and are not stuck in a job you hate. cgarcia spring 2006

http://www.dice.com/

This website is interesting because it is probably the online equivalent of massive amounts of interviews and application processes, narrowing down the field to a great degree while keeping the sanctity of anynomity. In fact, it also paradoxically creates a system in which more candidates are available to employers, kind of a supply and demand equilibria that balances itself out with the addition of a greater sample.

http://www.apple.com/jobs/

Although this site may seem of tertiary importance, I believe that its location to de anza college comes into play a great deal. Because we are located so close to the apple campus, it is possible for de anz astudents to get jobs at this major fortune 500 company, and thereby establishing this resource as one of the greater resources available to students…rr spring 06

job-hunt

This is a very informative site for searching for a job. It gives you tips for where to look and important information you should have. This gives great information for those looking for a job and all that it can entail. CA spring 06

career journal

This is a career site for the Wall Street Journal. These are more for management and higher level positions but still full of information. This site also give advice on trends of the times and further advice. CA spring 06

http://www.careerbuilder.com

This site allows people to search for jobs, post their resumes, and apply to jobs. In addition, the site allows for people to seek career advice as well as career fairs.

http://www.usajobs.gov/

The site allows for people to search for Federal government (U.S. government) jobs. Also what is interesting about this site is that it has a career interest center which allows for one to assess his/her skills and interests to match potential career opportunities. -MB, Spring 06

The following article discuisses how much time US employees spend online at work for personal use, not business. The article claims that in average, employees spen 21 hours online for personal business: http://gamblingmagazine.com/articles/23/23-222.htm

EW SPRING 06

http://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2005/aug/wk5/art05.htm

This site, althought a bit dated, shows a bar graph of what computers are used for at work, which shows that 3/4 of employees with computers at work used them to connect to the internet and to view email, which ranks above "word processing or desktop publishing".

http://www.cpsr.org/issues/industry

This website has an overview of how computers are used at the workplace, and how they affect the workplace overall. It includes articles of how the work place is changing and studies done to analyze the many ways it is changing. AG Spring 2006.

http://www.monster.com/

This website is very useful to people looking for work. It allows potential employees to apply for multiple jobs and view a variety of positions available. Monster.com has really made it much more convenient for people to find new jobs. Instead of going out to different stores and checking of they need help, people can simply have access to all the employers needing more workers. It saves time and offers people a countless number of options. The website also offers resume advice, which is a very helpful tool.

http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/001200607271861.htm

Outsourcing is a very important method of getting work done nowadays. If you have not heard of this term, it means sending work to a foreign place to be done. Because of the increase in computer technology, many companies are outsourcing their work to places like China and India to save money and time. The article above addresses domestic employees’ response to outsourcing. Many bank staff members in New Delhi are opposed to outsourcing since it is taking away from their jobs. They want more positions available in their own country. This article demonstrates a very popular and important way of accomplishing work. It also discusses the negative consequences that can result from outsourcing.

- JL Summer '06

http://www.gcn.com/print/25_17/41152-1.html

This article is about how the Department of Defense saves millions and retains jobs by offering their employees telework. One main issue I thought of when reading this was wondering how secure that would be. Our country is always on alert as to when the next terrorist attack would be, that for the Department of Defense to do their work over the Internet does not sound very safe to me. While it is great for the government to save money, I'm more concerned about how safe it is for them to use telework. I think regular jobs are different because the country's safety isn't on the line. I would not encourage having virtual government jobs.

http://www.govexec.com/story_page.cfm?articleid=34466&dcn=todaysnews

The government obviously supports having telework because they are trying to withhold money from companies that can't seem to increase the number of people using telework. The companies that the government gave support to are government related. Now to support more telework around the country, the issue is whether or not to provide incentives for more other civilian companies to use telework more. How increased telework around all companies affect the government remains to be seen.

- LK Summer 06

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http://dmoz.org/Recreation/Collecting/Computers/

In this site you can find so many different ways to use a computer in a recreational use. The topics range from collectibles to hacking. It is good that there is sites like these because porn and games have mad the net really filthy. (summer ER)

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/03/31/60minutes/main1460246.shtml This article discussed America’s obsession with working, and how the development of computers, cell phones and Blackberry has increased our obsession with working. Instead of working forty hours per week, Americans work up to 60 to 80 hours per week. Rush hours have been pushed to earlier times. Surprisingly, the article points out that though Americans work more, they are not the most productive, that title goes to four European countries, one being France, that are more productive “per hour of work.” This article illustrated the advent of the computer and Internet and its impacts on the work place. It has increased the pace of work and the amount of hours people are working. Computers have allowed for people to work just about anywhere and because of this, people are working even more. The article discussed how such hectic work schedules are creating more distant families. This article illustrates the two sided impact of computers. On the one hand, permitting work to be more convenient, but on the other hand, preventing close relationships between family members.

http://www.palatkadailynews.com/articles/2006/07/26/news/news03.txt This article discussed how local leaders at Palatka, Florida are trying to develop regulations about the use of technological gadgets at work, such as, email. Often times, sending out risqué material can be accidentally sent to undesired recipients. Companies want employees to be on task and not use emails for personal purposes, but they also do not want to prevent employees from sending messages in case of family emergencies. This article shows the extent that computers have changed our work environments. New regulations must be created to govern new situations created by computers. With the huge amount of information available on the Web, it is easy for employees to be off task. The Internet also facilitates easy communication between peoples, sometimes causing risqué emails to be sent to the wrong people.

-T.C. Summer'06

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[edit] Computers, Recreation and Leisure

vgcats.com

This is a great site for reading cute comics that relates to the latest computer technology, politics, or video game. Examples of societal issues that could be discussed are the humorous consequences of illegally downloading music.

slickdeals.net

This website provides several good buys that people might be able to find either online or in stores. This can be sales that are advertised by the store or come with a manufacturer's mail in rebate. A lot of the time, the deals that come about are because of a misprint by the store. This just goes to show that if companies are not careful, people may be able to buy a product for much cheaper. This website is a way for people to spread the word about that kind of deal.

~AL Summer 2006

www.shockwave.com

This site offers a numerous amount of free game that can be played in small bursts. Most of the games are free and offer people the chance to get high scores. Both these sites offer something that epopel can do in small amounts of time. Some might do it during break at works and others might use it to procastinate from homework. But with computers and the internet now there is always something new and exciting to do.

BN Summer 06

Tennis Warehouse (http://www.tenniswarehouse.com)

This is the site that I visit every day when I have some leisure time. I particularly visit the forums section to discuss the latest rackets technology, as well as sharing some instruction tips. The forum has thousands of members from all of the world. I really enjoy being a part of a "tennis society" and this was only made possible by the computers and the Internet.

iLounge (http://www.ilounge.com)

As a big iPod fan and a Mac user, I visit iLounge every week to check the latest update on Macintosh hardware. I also own a fair amount of Apple stocks, so it is necessary for me to find out what is going on with the company. iLounge also features a huge forum section, with thousands of iPod fans from all over the world. Like Tennis Warehouse, I very much enjoy being a part of the iPod society.

BY J-Y LEE, SUMMER 2006

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http://www.ddrgame.com/

DDR - Dance Dance Revolution is basically a computer dancing game that can be found at arcades or bought to be played at your own home. I really like this piece of technology because it combines, entertainment, video games, dance, and exercise all into one. Not only is it a great way to spend your leisure time but it's also a great way to exercise!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defense_of_the_Ancients

DOTA - Defense of the Ancients This is a computer game that all the boys on my dorm floor played for hours every night. That pretty much concludes that this game was a form of entertainment and leisure. I haven't really played it yet but it seems like you play it online and with other players.

-- ML summer 06'

www.gotfrag.com

Gotfrag claims to be the number one e-sports site in the world. E-sports, which is a subculture in American society that centers around competitive computer games such as Counter-Strike, a first person shooter, and DOTA, a real-time strategy game. E-sports claims to have a serious future with sponsorships such as Intel and Nvidia at major gaming events across the world. This is an interesting look into how leisurely activities online are now becoming more and more marketable as the fan base grows.

http://jset.unlv.edu/16.1/Dattilo/first.html

This is an interesting article on how computers used for leisure by people with disabilities has allowed for these individuals to experience a positive social activity. Those who have always been limited by their physical and mental capabilities in real life can now experience things and simulate activities never before sensed online.

-JX Summer 06

http://xbox.about.com/od/reviews/fr/kararevopartrev.htm More and more kids are turning to computer and TV games for entertainment, as our digital worlds advance. And who's to blame them? There are awesome karaoke/dance games out there for kids to sing, dance, and even compete with their friends. These interactive games are good for children, allowing them to both exercise and learn to sing.

http://www.classicgaming.com/rotw/otrail.shtml Remember those huge floppy disks from 10 years ago? The ones we used to play Oregon Trail and Number Munchers? It seems like ages ago, but the games that we grew up with are still around online! I'm thankful that technology has improved so much, but also that our old-school tech games are not forgotten. -RH Summer 2006

http://www.nydailynews.com/06-04-2006/news/gossip/story/423597p-357382c.html Computer games, such as the famous solitaire, is accessible to everyone. Games that are on the computer, such as solitaire, allows us to easily play these games for fun. A judge was found playing solitaire during court. This brings up the issue of playing games during work. We now do not have to bring the physical cards, and can play the games on the computers. Though the judge was able to play solitaire, another employee caught playing games was fired. Are government officials able to relax and play computer games while others aren't? Is this fair?

http://wii.ign.com/articles/718/718946p1.html The Nintendo Wii has now been able to bring our recreation level up a notch. Through Bluetooth technology, the Wii controller is able to perform with the console remotely. Also, there are motion sensors so that rather than pushing a button to go forward, one can physically move the controller around to direct the characters in the game. The issue here is the affect of technology in society. This shows how much technology has influenced society and games. We are now able to take video games to more extremes. The Wii controller allows us to by more physically engaged in the game. LC Summer 2006

http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=104&article=38885

The article above tells us about a naval base in Japan getting wireless internet. It states that it will be faster and many are in favor despite a relatively high charge involved. Many feel that with this wireless internet, it's worth it because they can now surf the web or play online games faster and quicker. Thus, making their leisurely activities online more convenient and desirable. The significance it has is it will make the lives of many sailors abroad easier. It also reveals the extent to which mankind would go to seek convenience.

http://www.wirelessinsightasia.com/article.asp?id=1449

This is another article regarding Wi-Fi. It tells us that in a survey conducted, more and more people are using Wi-Fi as tools to relax and just play. Many would even choose to give up their iPods for Wi-Fi. This the increasing demand of our society's need for entertainment. It is also a lot less costly than for exmample an iPod, so it is also a solution to "playing" without the expensive equipments.

---SH summer 06

http://money.cnn.com/2006/07/27/technology/bc.media.myspace.utherverse.reut/index.htm?cnn=yes

Riding on the coattails of the success of Myspace.com, the operators of an X-rated online video game launched an adult only version. They encourage 18 and up users to upload erotic photos and create fantasy profiles. Proponents of the site claim that it alleviates the problem of pedophiles that have been a cause for concern to police and parents of teenaged Myspace users. Some profiles on Myspace are sexually explicit, is it a good idea to provide a medium for these profiles to be exhibited so that underage people do not have access to them?

http://www.cnn.com/2006/TECH/internet/07/27/downloading.music.ap/index.html

Kazaa settled lawsuits by the entertainment industry. Kazaa is an Internet program that allows users to share music, movies, and multimedia for free. The company responsible, Sharman Networks Ltd., has agreed to pay an undisclosed amount of money, discourage piracy, and increase security in their online sharing. Nowadays, many of us use programs similar to Kazaa to download music and movies for free. Are we criminals? Should we be punished? Is it wrong to download entertainment in this manner?

- JC SUMMER 2006

http://www.yogalearningcenter.com/Testimonials.cfm This is a website that shows testimonials of people who are doing yoga online. Since Yoga is becoming a popular form of exercise and relaxation, it is useful for almost everyone. As Yoga classes are sometimes expensive and hard to find, this website offers instruction online. The most important feature seems to be that customers can access the exercise videos anytime they want and there are a variety of videos they can choose from. It is basically an online Yoga class for people to exercise and relax together.

http://books.google.com/intl/en/googlebooks/screenshots.html#limitedpreview This is a new feature of Google called Google books and it tries to make books available online. Since there are stilly copyright issues, only a few pages of the books are available online. If the author has given Google permission to publish the book online, then all the pages are viewable. People can search of the book titles or search keywords to get a list of the available books. - MK, Summer 2006.

Nike-Nano Combination to Improve Communication With Your Feet http://www.nytimes.com/2006/07/27/technology/27ipod.html?ref=technology

Nike and Apple formed a partnership to incorporate the Nano into a line of running shoes. The censor in the shoes wirelessly record the information into the Nano which can be tracked by computer.

Technology has become so incorporated into the people's lives that it is imbedded in an everyday item of an everyday exercise. With computers accompanying human everywhere and while doing everything, it will soon become our bestfriend.

Virtual Murder and Mayhem of One Kind or Another http://www.nytimes.com/2006/07/27/technology/27game.html?_r=1&ref=technology&oref=slogin Assassins, a popular college game where people is hunted and the hunter, has gone virtual. Instead of playing with friends, the interactive multiplayer game can be played with strangers.

Assassins is a classic getting-to-know-you game. Now that it does not actually need your friends' involvement. Similar to the virtual community, it acts as a social outlet for individuals who prefer the online version.

With technology becoming the new replacement for friends (running buddy and game buddy), will it also replace human needs for social contact in person? TT Summer 2006

http://home.btconnect.com/hgi/ps3/

This website has information about the upcoming upgrade to the Sony video entertainment series, the Sony Playstation 3. It provides its release date, provides information on it, and offers a reservation on its purchase.

This is vital because the Playstation series has continually been developing into an all-in-one machine. It first started out as a video game system, then a DVD player, and now the Playstation 3 is supposed to have computer hardware attributes. This is signifcant because it shows how quickly technology is advancing, as other machines may soon attain several attributes that will limit the number of alliances that are needed in the future.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bittorrent

This Wikipedia articles describes a recent phenomenon called BitTorrent, a program that is the Napster of all media files that can be shared on the Internet. The uniqueness of BitTorrent's sharing capabilities are that it can transfer large files over the Internet in a short amount of time.

BitTorrent is a pioneering program, as it greatly reduces the need for physical books, CDs, and DVDs, as the aforementioned devices can be transferred as files over the Internet. Furthermore, it is a convenient service to society, as people can view large libraries of files without ever having to leave home, and there is not much delay to download it. This makes the information super highway even faster and easier to travel, as another huge world of information is offered. What other technological advancements can come in the future?

-MP (Summer 2006)

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http://www.ala.org/ala/acrl/acrlpubs/crlnews/backissues2003/april1/epoetry.htm This website called, “E-poetry: Digital frontiers for an evolving art form,” explains how popular poetry websites have become. The article says, for example, that a simple google search will result in 9 million poetry links. The article also explains the various types of poetry online: some types include e-poetry, new media poetry, and visual poetry. Leisure websites like these are important because there is now a much bigger world to explore, no matter what your passion is.

http://www.technologyreview.com/read_article.aspx?id=16890 While many find leisure on the internet, the internet is finding its way to conventional forms of recreation. This article, “Wi-Fi Coming to Parks in New York City” explains how New York City is bringing free wireless internet to major parks. Already, Central Park should be wireless by now. This shows how the internet is being seen as an increasingly necessary part of people’s lives and has become integrated into recreational life.

-CL, Summer 2006 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ http://psp.about.com/od/online/ht/howbrowseweb.htm

Using the Sony PSP, you can go online and surf the web where there is wireless internet connection. You can play games with anybody else online too! This is crazy because not only are gaming devices now only for gaming, but for surfing as well. This is important for society because more and more objects that we carry around are performing more tasks. We can access our bank accounts, check the weather, buy movie tickets, and even chat online wherever we go. This changes the lifestyle of society in that we have access to all these things in our hands, even when we are outside of our homes.

http://cellphones.about.com/

Similarly, we have access to these things on cell phones. Many people use the internet on cell phones to check scores for their favorite teams, as well as weather and chatting options. However, cell phones also have video and camera features. This site addresses the issue that we can always catch something unexpected with the video or photos on our phones. For example, if you get into a car accident and need a picture of the damage, your cell phone is there. If you see a famous person walking down the street, you can take a picture of him/her as well. So many things are accessible at your fingertips nowadays, no matter where you go.

JL summer 2006

http://www.comedycentral.com/shows/the_daily_show/index.jhtml

This is Comedy Central's site for The Daily Show. For anyone who is bored or who loves the show, there's a lot of videos on the site to view, as well as games, photos, and downloads. This is a great site also for people who might have missed the night's show or who want a recap of their favorite Daily Show moments. -CH Summer 06

http://www.apple.com/itunes/podcasts/

This shows the iPod's Podcasts. Now, you can get radio shows on your iPod, and also many other free audio files. One great thing they have are language lessons. Ranging from Chinese to Spanish, downloading a couple of Podcasts can help you brush up on your language. -CH Summer 06

http://www.websudoku.com/

Sudoku became extremely popular since it was introduced from Japan in 2005. You can now even find a Sudoku section in Barnes & Nobles and buy electronic Sudoku keychains in the stores. It is basically a number version of crossword puzzles with 9x9 squares. Each row, column, and each 3x3 box needs to contain the number 1-9 without repetition. Once you start, you can't stop. And I spent most of my flight to New York playing Sudoku. CL Summer 2006

http://nerdnirvana.org/g4m3s/poundice.htm

Sudoku kills too much brain cells? Here is a no-brainer game. You just need to click with a very good timing to punch and run through the ice walls. Each level is harder than the next. This game is incredibly addicting and fun. Oh, and the music is good too. CL Summer 2006

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/entertainment/entertainmentDetail?id=DisneyQuestIndoorInteractiveThemeParkEntertainmentPage&bhcp=1

I was excited to do this discussion because the first that that came to my mind was the CyberSpace Mountain roller coaster that I recently went on in Disneyworld! This coaster is completely virtual; you get a platic memory card, custom-make your coaster (however many loops and twists you want), and then the ride operators swipe your card into the virtual coaster reader. You then sit in this small simulator, and your coaster plays on a computer display in front of you. You are still secured in the simulator with coaster seat belts, and the simulator does do flips and twists just like a real one! This was a really fun application of computers for play!

http://www.panerabread.com/locations.aspx?WiFi=1

There is a Panera Bread Bakery/Cafe near my home, and I've been there often to hang out with friends. Recently I used their free WiFi service in the parking lot, and I was able to watch music videos from a car! I like how many venues in society offer this type of web access now. It's another convenient leisurely activity. --CL Summer 06

http://www.pokerstars.com/

Online poker has become quite a large industry in cyberspace, as contestants from all over the world are dealt cards, which they must play wisely, just like they do at a physical poker table. However, there are many conveniences that come with online poker/gambling, as users are allowed to play whenever they want, which, often, is the downfall of many family relationships and other social aspects of living. The disadvantage, is the fact that a player can become addicted much more quickly, sitting in front of the computer and wasting away. Online gambling continues to be considered a societal taboo. Additionally, as with cheating and scamming on just about any website online, gambling online only increases financial risks. For example, if one's computer were to get disconnected, online gambling websites have an "all-in" policy. This policy is enacted to prevent losing gamblers from disconnecting their computers and not having to pay up. Thus, gambling, especially online, has many social issues that need to be considered before an individual decides to participate.

http://www.nytimes.com/2005/11/04/technology/04publish.html

In an attempt to become the "iTunes of publishing," Amazon has decided to sell portions of books online, so that consumers can read books online, instead of having to purchase a physical copy. In the article, Random House publishing even suggested the price of five cents per page and a quarter for "specialty" books, such as cookbooks and other graphic publishings. Social issues that surround this include copyright issues and an increase in file sharing of books, as purchased books are uploaded onto servers for others to download for free. As well, there will be scams to sell books that are not necessarily complete, cheating naive consumers out of the complete version. Other social issues involved include a steady worsening of eyesights as children begin to read more and more directly in front of their computers. Nevertheless, there are advantages, including not having to carry heavy textbooks around. However, there are times when having books around can be quite useful. There are obvious advantages and disadvantages that consumers will need to weigh before buying books online. JH Summer 06

http://software.admotor.com/violenceincomputergamesandtheirimpactonchildren.html

This website explores the issue of violence in computer games and how they affect our children. Technology is advancing very quickly and computer games are becoming more lifelike than ever. Graphics are incredible and sounds are flawless. However, these games are becoming more real and more violent. This website talks about how this is affecting society and the children of this society. Games have been blamed for increased violent and angry behavior in children today.

http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/health/s/166/166028_computer_games_can_be_good_for_kids.html?rss=yes

This website talks about how games, violent or not, can actually improve children’s health. It points how certain cases where computer/video games have actually been used to treat certain physical conditions. In a case where a young boy scarred his lip by constantly picking at it, video games were used to distract him from his lip and the affected area healed within a few weeks. It can also be used as a distraction for patients going through chemotherapy.

SN, Summer 06

Computer Humor

This site is full of other sites that have to do with computer humor. It has a variety of different sites that I found to be really funny. You have to check these out. CA spring 06

Backgammon

This is an article about the benefits of online backgammon as recreation. It talks about the benefit of playing online and the benefits to doing it with the computer. CA spring 06

www.worldofwarcraft.com/

without any doubt in my mind, world of warcraft is probably the most significant game this year and the last to come out and bring down the country by storm in terms of play. When you really think about it, the revenue that would be generated under these umbrellas of corporate lavishing must be solidarity and freedom to the pursuit of many gamers throughout the world. Such is the nature of a compelling MMORPG

http://thebestpageintheuniverse.net/mam/main.htm

This is a very interesting situation In which people are getting upset over the free expressions and tribulations of one man, Maddox. Going by this codename, he posts whatever it is he feels e wants to post, and thereby attracts a following due to his blunt behavior and manly attitude and swagger. I believe that this is originally the intent of the internet-to share information over a dynamic connection to achieve a means to the end of societal interaction.. rr spring 06

http://www.cgonline.com/

Computer Games Online, as its name states allows for players to be more updated with the latest news, features, games, as well as trailers. Not only that, but it also offers a community where one could buy new, old, or sell games!

http://gunbound.softnyx.net/

Gunbound is a global online game that allow users all over the world, for example from Malaysia to Mexico to come together and play. This is a great way for players to learn foreign languages, maybe say Spanish because there are users from Mexico in the game who constantly speak the language. And for those who speak little English could benefit by reading what those users are saying; they learn from each other and that is great because most of these players are under age 18. -MB, Spring 06

The following article discusses the expected growth of video games in the next few years. They believe it will be driving the entertainment industry. I chose this site because it shows the business opportunities that come with this technology. http://www.businessweek.com/innovate/content/oct2005/id20051007_999151.htm YouTube has become a source of leisure and entertainment for many, with funny and interesting videos shared on the net. Many of my friends email videos from this website and I find it entertaining. http://www.youtube.com/ EW SPRING06

http://www.homeworking.com/

This website is basically a job advertisement site for anyone who is considering working from home.

The whole idea of working from home is becoming very popular since companies are looking for ways to cut-down costs and restructure. So if companies can employ people to work from home they save costs on real estate and other liabilities associated with owning buildings. Furthermore, employees who have children can monitor and keep the house running while working from home. Lastly, employees have the convenience of working whenever they want from home and time of the day. Z.S. Spring 06

http://www.monster.com/

Monster.com is basically a job listing website that is geared towards individuals looking for job advertisements online. They have a variety of job search tools that enable users to comprehensively search all job databases for possible job matches within the US and abroad. Furthermore, they allow users to post resumes for possible job offers from employers.

As more people flock to the internet for their daily activities, job searches and advertisements online are going to grow. Employers are no longer confined to magazines and newspapers for job advertisements, they can now go online and cater to a diverse audience and a lot more possible employees compared to conventional job advertising.

Z.S. Spring 06

http://jset.unlv.edu/16.1/Dattilo/first.html This website analyzes the effect of computers on daily life. It describes how computers can be used as a tool,” to encourage concentration and a sense of control that results in positive emotions” as well as how they can be used for leisure activities. Z.S. spring 06

http://www.nrpa.org/content/default.aspx?documentId=785

This URL points to a paper analyzing “The changing roles of computers and the Internet in the leisure lives of older adults”. It discusses topics such as “technology and the psychological well-being of older Adults”, “challenges faced by older computer users”, “accessing ICTs”, and more.

Z.S. spring 06

http://games.yahoo.com/games/front

I selected this site as many people around the world come to play the games found on this site, which can be found on other sites as well in different variations and forms. I think such sites are popular as it gives anyone a chance to have fun as the games are relatively simple and easy to play, which is why they appeal to many people accross the globe who may play for a few minutes or spend hours playing while at work. AG SPring 2006.

http://www.elitestv.com/pub/2006/Jul/EEN44c7873b24505.html

Apple Computers have just signed a contract with Warner Brothers, allowing them to sell episodes of 'Friends' on the iTunes site. Each episode only costs $1.99 to download. Warner Brothers also wants to "expand its content" and put up more shows on websites. Allowing iTunes to sell shows is already expanding the "digital distribution strategy." Such a system provides another method for consumers to purchase movies right onto their computers.

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/07/27/technology/27basics.html

This article discusses the advancement in portable navigation systems. Such systems can be plugged into the lighter socket of cars. Because of the competition between manufacturers, more special features are being added to these devices. Some manufacturers have even added "audio video, photography, and language guides." Undoubtedly, these navigation systems have provided more convenience for drivers.

-Helen Wang, Summer 2006

http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/oct2005/tc2005104_7576_tc024.htm?chan=search

I picked this article because it has to do with one of the most common error-based deathsi in the United States: health-care error or doctor deaths. I have heard of people dying because the doctor's did not have th most up-to-date information about a patient because said patient was in different hospitals. This article talks about how a "proponent e-record" system could save lives. 44,000 to 195,000 people die each year because of this cause, and I would like to see how we can lower that number significantly. If this e-record database is a way to do it, hospitals should go for it.

http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/05_13/b3926001_mz001.htm?chan=search

I found this article after I found this first one, and this one shows how technology and computers are already on their way. Robots and two-way video in the hospital helps increase productivity for doctors not having to be physically in the hospital all the time. I think that technology in hospitals is the wave of the future and anything that can help people stay alive should be taken as a serious consideration.

- SM, Summer 06'

http://www.marketwatch.com/News/Story/Story.aspx?dist=newsfinder&siteid=google&guid=%7BA0DC6659-321D-4915-B479-09D9D98D737D%7D&keyword=

This article addresses the popular topic of YouTube. Because YouTube is becoming so popular, many people are trying to figure out ways on how to advertise on YouTube. The article mentions our ever-progressing "clip culture". As a result of our society's constant usage of video clips, YouTube could become a very useful tool in targeting consumers.

This reminds me of the assignment we completed earlier under "Computers at work". Video is becoming more and more important everywhere. Gradually, because of our society's trend of watching video clips, this proves that video will probably become an important force in the workplace.

http://www.neopets.com/

Neopets is a form of online entertainment that allows people to take care of virtual pets. This growing trend makes me question if games such as these will discourage people from owning actual pets. Online sites such as these are gradually taking over many aspects of recreation. On sites like these, people can actually have the convenience of taking care of pets online without having the actual mess in the house.

http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0IJN/is_2005_Dec/ai_n15954734 “Telework Could Give Back 98 Hours”

Our text presents the pros and the cons about the fast growing concept of telework. This article gives statistics that support the use of telework. Some of the benefits of telework for businesses and individuals include more leisure time, saving gas money and protecting the environment. The article claims, “A full-time teleworker could save an hour a day, time that would allow them to earn an MBA 35% faster, read 25 books, clean out 83 closets or train for a marathon.” Not only would individuals gain more time for personal time, but also less commuting means less pollution. Overall, telework provides a positive solution in the improvement of our society.

http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3649/is_200408/ai_n9409366/pg_2 “Mixed Messages of Telework’s future”

This article presents statistics that could predict the future use of telework. Businesses, both big and small, use telework to their advantage, however, how will telework be used in the future? Will telework aid small, private businesses more than big businesses? One statistics suggests, “Small and home offices (SOHO) and small businesses account for 53% of Internet-accessing teleworkers in 2004, a 10% increase from 2003.This group is expected to make up the largest portion of employment in the SOHO business market, about 58% in 2004, increasing to 67% by 2008.” -vh summer 06

- JL Summer '06

http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FNP/is_3_40/ai_70908354 “Robotics come on strong as virtual pets keep multiplying”

This article discusses how computers have developed a new type of toy that serves as an alternative to “real pets”. Robotic animals have taken stores by storm and everyone wants one of these realistic toys. To some these products may seem like a simple toy, but to others with allergies to animal fur or limited time to attend to a live animal, this product allows them to interact with a pet. When the robots were first released, only dogs and cats were available. Now birds, reptiles and even plants are robots.

http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3649/is_200407/ai_n9420647 “Move over Ipod”

This article describes the new invention of the Pocket Video Recorder. This device competes with the video ipod in sales; however, the Pocket Video allows more access to video streaming then the ipod. The article claims, “The AV420 truly becomes a handheld digital entertainment center when you combine the video player, TV (or other video source) recorder, color screen and photo-viewing applications to the standard digital audio player”. -vh summer 06

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7877121/

A study done by the Department of Homeland Security studied computer-sabotage cases for six years to find the motives behind the attacks. It is interesting to see that people really do sabotage work computer systems for revenge. Some of the people got mad at their employers for missed promotions and layoffs. The article discusses several ways that the employees sabotaged their work computers. JL Summer 06

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/03/31/60minutes/main1460246.shtml

60 Minutes on CBS did a story about how much people are working now. People are able to work at home from their bed if they want to, and the person the article talks about does just that! With the help of his computer and internet connection he makes calls overseas and uses his blackberry to check his emails. Americans work more hours than nearly any other country, and thanks to all the technology we have we can work anywhere. JL Summer 06

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10206251/site/newsweek/ "The New Rich-Rich Gap Because computers are making people more productive, there is a greater amount of the working class working in the service industry and the knowledge area (such as lawyers, engineers, etc.) and less in the factories. In addition with globalization and the emergence of more engineers and computer scientists coming from India and China, the knowledge workers in places like America will find themselves losing out too, much in the same manner the factory workers are. The big winners and those who get the most out of this are the knowledge workers who work internationally. They will not be expendable.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3072418/ "Are we working smarter - or harder?" Although this article does not discuss computers and its affect on the workplace, it is prevalent because it challenges a common perception - computers are making us more productive. Perhaps we are more productive because we are working harder and longer. -AC Summer 06

http://www.monster.com/

Monster.com is one of the most frequently used job serach engines available. The site offers numerous services in helping you get a job. AC Summer 2006

http://www.cnn.com/2006/US/Careers/01/26/cb.top.jobs.pay/index.html

This article talks about the top paying jobs out there. Computer software engineeers rank the highest with salaries starting at close to $80,000. Many of the other top 10 also involve computers in the workforce. AC Summer 2006

http://www.rd.com/content/openContent.do?contentId=27801

This article discusses how due to computers and automation, many jobs are being made uneccessary simple because a computer can do the work on its own at a much faster pace. I knew this was an issue, but I had no idea the count of jobs being lost over the next few years is over 100,000. In an already sturggling economy to find a job, this raises the issue of what the future will be like in terms of job market.

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,4149,1419543,00.asp

In this article, a computer sales company recently moved its tech support staff from an outsourced location to in-house operations, staffed entirely withing the companies headquarters. This is a surprising move, seeing that it goes against the trend started by so many other tech companies who move tech support to offshore locations, such as India.

-IH Summer 06

http://www.gamespot.com/ds/driving/mariokartds/news.html?sid=6139348 Today many gaming systems can connect to the internet and provides a better environment for the advuid gamer. DS Lite and its predecessor, DS, are some of the newest handhelds equipped with this feature. Wireless competitions between multiple gamers is made possible with this latest enhancement.-AC Summer 2006

http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/index.xml Another popular online gaming community is World of Warcraft also known as WOW. In WOW, online gamers can fight people from the other side of the world, or communicate with their friends using headsets or with the standard keyboard method. So you don't have to be next to your friend to be playing with them. -AC Summer 2006

http://animesuki.com/ This site provides links to torrents for subbed anime. It allows people from all over the world to enjoy the Japanese culture through Anime. Anime is Japanese cartoons that are highly entertaining. There are many genres so everyone can enjoy. Technology has allowed everyone to access this form of entertainment that before was not available.

www.foolishways.net This site is a forum for people interested in Asian Entertainment. Users from all over the world including Singapore, Australia, and America use these forums to discuss music, movies, anime, tv shows, and even their lives. Forums such as these allow people with similar interests to come together. It is a form of entertainment and a discussion of entertainment at the same time.

-AC Summer 06

http://www.vnunet.com/vnunet/news/2161154/ea-enters-chinese-online-gaming

EA Games (Electronic Arts) has just announced that is is entering China with the online gaming market. This is interesting to me because I thought online gaming would be a fad that came up quickly in America and would die just as fast. Instead, it is now spreading all over the world in search of more players who are interested in gaming.

http://www.nysun.com/article/36733

This article discusses how the Pentagon has just asked soldiers in Iraq to stop posting combat videos for viewing by people at home on the Internet. It is interesting to me because it reveals how controversial the War in Iraq is to the government and to the public. This is a perfect example where simple videos meant for leisurely viewing can be taken away by the government with no regards to the first amendment when they deem necessary.

- IH Summer 06

http://economist.com/printedition/displayStory.cfm?Story_ID=4246109

I chose this story because it truly affects the youth of today. Videogames are becoming a nuisance to some and a magical journey to others. The extremely controversial Grand Theft Auto videogames are discussed in this article as they receive the majority blame of bad videogames. One cannot blame videogames for misbehavior and uncontrolled actions; that is all psychological. Videogames are here to provide entertainment for recreational purposes and for people to enjoy in their leisure time.

http://www.geek.com/news/geeknews/2001may/gam20010502005678.htm

This article shows that the videogame industry is actually good for the United States economy and how it has given so many jobs to people over the years. It also states that nearly 70%, more by now, have videogames in their households. We sometimes here about videogames affecting children's schoolwork and social lives, but I think that is all psychological.

- SM, 06'

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/learnmore/domainjoined.mspx

This site talks about how one can connect his or her work computer to his or her home Network. This is one way for people to file share. This is really important because now people are able to access things on their home computer from work, this makes people's lives easier. This makes our lives a lot more convinent and we no longer need to run home for something that we need that is on our home network! Y.Z. Summer 2006

http://www.work-at-home-net-guides.com/

This site talks about how one can work and home and make money. This site teaches you how to start a business using your computers at home. This shows that now, not only can we use work computer to access our home network, now we can just skip that whole step and just stay home and work. This represents a social change, does this mean that we will soon be all working at home? Y.Z. Summer 2006

http://www.recreation.gov/

This site shows all the recreational opportunities on government land. You can look up a specific activity, like camping, and figure out what park or campground to go to. You can buy federal recreation passes, make reservations, share recreational data, and even get maps of the different areas that you are going to. You can plan your entire trip online, and print the map so you know where you are going. This is great if you like going outdoors. When you do go hiking, camping, or on different trips it is important you know what the area is like, and know what the surroundings are so you do not get lost. JL Summer 06

https://wifi.google.com/faq.html

With free Google WiFi, you be able to go around Mountain View and still enjoy internet access. People who want to enjoy being outside but still have to do work can go to one of the parks and do their work, or maybe go downtown. This is a wonderful thing for Google to do, giving people access everywhere in Mountain View. JL Summer 06

http://www.lewrockwell.com/orig7/villacampa1.html

This website is about how in World of Warcraft and other such video games, there is a type of currency you can use on there to buy more weapons and supplies. This currency can be earned by doing certain tasks that gamers in the US find boring and don't want to spend their time on. There are gaming farms in China where there is a warehouse of people, just sitting, playing WoW and earning currency for the game. Then people from the US actually pay real US currency in exchange for the online WoW currency so they won't have to waste time doing the small tasks needed to get the currency. This was actually on NPR a while back and was shown as an example of how much money some people in the US have to waste.

http://www.columbian.com/lifeHome/lifeHomeNews/07022006news40221.cfm

This article is about a family that games together. It seems absurd to think that parents would encourage their kids to play video games because usually they're trying to push them outside. However, this family feels that they bond better by playing video games together. I feel that however which way a family feels they will bond together, they should go ahead and do. Each family is different and this family works out very well because they all spend so much time together playing games. The family dynamics may improve with the games, so they shouldn't be automatically written off as a danger to children.

- LK Summer 2006

1. Computers at work informational URL: http://www.ntia.doc.gov/ntiahome/dn/html/Chapter6.htm a. I found this page to be very complete and detailed with lots of well researched data. The page offers Statistical data around the impact of computers on the work place and society. Research data on the page covers Age and Gender groups of computer users, by occupation, it shows various primary types of computer uses at work. The data also covers the us of internet and applications such as e-mail. 2. Computers at work informational URL: http://gsbwww.uchicago.edu/labor/tashiro.PDF a. This paper uses data to analyze the impact of computer use on wages. The main objective of this study is to explore the relationship between the computer-use and wages both at the occupation and industry level.

- PP Summer 2006

http://a-day-in-the-life.powys.org.uk/eng/comm/em_leisure.php

This site talks about what can a person do using computer as a leisure. He talks about how people can search for random things and just surf the Internet. This is important because from this site we can see the increasing role computers play in our Leisure lives. Y.Z. summer 2006

http://www.clive.nl/detail/23936/

This is a site that talks about computer scrabble. In this site there is a program for computer scrabble. This shows how a traditional game can now be played more easily and be made more accessable with the advance of technology. Now if someone wants to play scrabble they do not need to find people to play with them, they can just play in this program. This shows that our way of leisure is changing, and what we use to do is improved by the usage of computers. Y.Z. summer 2006

1. http://cse.stanford.edu/class/cs201/projects-97-98/effect-on-interpersonal-skills/Rec1.htm a. The presentation on the pages discuses use of computers fro communication such as e-mail or discussions groups. The presentation covers several topics including Addiction and Social impact. 2. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=19387 a. This study shows that the use of computers for recreation affect student performance. The authors speculate that this occurs because students who spend more time using computers for recreational purposes at home may spend less time reading at home.

- PP Summer 2006

http://www.usd.edu/trio/tut/excel/index.html

This website is a tutorial for people who need to learn how to use Microsoft Excel. Microsoft Excel is a program that many find useful in the workplace. Excel integrates computers and work through spreadsheets that can contain important information, and can be linked to others through computers. The site goes into detail of how to use Excel in the workplace.

http://tradingday.com/

This site is a common place where day traders and stock traders go to, in order to read about stocks and detailed quotes. It connects computers and work through the ability for people to buy and trade stocks online, as an occupation. While utilizing the internet, these day traders are able to make a living through work and computers simultaneously.

-GZ Summer 2006

http://gameboy.ign.com/articles/560/560417p1.html

      This article is a review of my favorite video game, Grand Theft Auto.  This is a perfect example of leisure and play through computers because it discusses all the fun and enjoyable aspects of playing this video game.  I relate to it, because I think that it is a very exciting game.  The ability to use computers for recreation makes computers to be very useful and entertaining systems, because on one hand you can use them for work, and on the other you can use them for leisure.

http://www.game-research.com/art_pro_gamers.asp

      This caption is about pro-gamers, people who play video games professionally.  It surveys many participants, and returns its results, which point out several differences about people who play video games recreationally, people who choose not to, and people who play them professionally.  The differences are critical, both in the work place, and in the social life.  The balances of work and play are very different for the various types of people.

-GZ Summer 06

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/education/5215944.stm

This site talks about how students of our current generation often own an expensive amount of computer-related technologies for leisure (such as laptops, MP3 players, and iPods). According to the BBC news article, a recent study came out with the results that "the average of students' goods rose 50% in the past 10 years" - which means that many students are spending large amounts of money on unnecessary items. I find this interesting because it made me realize that today's generation, other than taking our technologies for granted, also seems to take money for granted as well.

http://www.cnn.com/2006/HEALTH/07/25/bikinis.health.reut/index.html

This article talks about how there's a new model of the swimsuit bikini out - one in which there's a built-in alarm that will let the wearer know when she has been out in the sun for too long. Similar to the news of "beeping sponges" for surgeons (so that they don't lose sponges inside patients during surgery), I wonder if such a development is beneficial to society. Although the intention is good, doesn't that also mean that the government can trace people with the alarms in their bikinis?

-LC Summer 2006

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/07/13/earlyshow/living/parenting/main708794.shtml This article discusses the controversial videogame, Grand Theft Auto. Opposition grew toward the game when the lawyer for 18 year old Devin Moore, charged with killing police officers, blamed the game for his actions. Another incident involved hidden sex scenes within the game that can be accessed with a code were recently discovered. This article demonstrates how new technological developments can bring problems. Videogames, a product of technological advancements, have revolutionized our forms of entertainment, but have brought an onslaught of problems, too. Violent ones, such as Grand Theft Auto, are being argued to be dangerous for kids, promoting violence. With the allegations of hidden sex scenes embedded in this game and kids finding out how to access it, brings questions of the possibility of explicit material hidden in all video games. Are videogames bad for kids, especially violent ones? Will they cause increased violence in our society? How about embedded sex scenes, what else can be hidden in these video games?

http://www.chicagotribune.com/technology/chi-0607270022jul27,1,873589.column?track=rss This website discussed talks about a new product that Nike and Apple have created. The Nike+Ipod sports kit is a transmitter that fits inside your shoe, and is connected to your Ipod Nano. The device allows for the amount of miles run to be recorded, as well as the speed and the number of calories burned. The Ipod Nano, while recording this information, continues to play music. If you wish, you can even program a “Power Song,” a designated song to play when you run uphill or come across difficult landscape. This article highlights, in contrast to the previous ones, the positive aspects of technology. The Ipod is omnipresent, and its popularity has exploded, especially among college students. With the ability to hold music in a small, portable device, has made listening to music more convenient than ever. This Nike+Ipod sports kit allows one to run while listening to one’s favorite music. It also allows for one to see what they have accomplished, similarly to a treadmill but it allows for one to run outside and still see the distance ran and amount of calories burned. News like this makes me excited for what the future of technology will bring.

-T.C. Summer '06

http://www.swlearning.com/economics/policy_debates/unemployment.html

This site talks about whether new technologies are a leading cause of higher rates of unemployment in our society. According to the site, although technology often eliminates jobs, the general effect that it has on employment may be positive. Since computers and technology are both constantly advancing, they are also creating new fields for people to work in - therefore it's more of a "shift" of the workforce, and not so much a "cutting" out of the workforce, as many critics claim.

http://www.interesting-people.org/archives/interesting-people/200307/msg00032.html

This site talks about how a woman in Florida lost a case for unemployment benefits because she was a telecommuter. The woman (who lives in Florida) worked for a financial information company on Long Island via her laptop. But when she tried to apply for New York's unemployment benefits, she was denied them. With the increase of "work-at-home" options due to technology, it is important to consider issues such as the one involving the Florida woman - should her residence or the company that she works for determine her eligibility for unemployment as well as other benefits?

-LC Summer 2006

1. http://www.ercim.org/publication/Ercim_News/enw57/mcglinchey.html

This website shows how computers are going to another level in which they are used to play as humans. This is seen in games like chess where humans try to beat a computer.

2. http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/grownups/children_learn/technology/childrenandcomputers/

This website shows how computers is taking a huge impact on your children's life. Computers and such are taking the part of "play time."

GP Summer 06'

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http://www.data-storage-today.com/story.xhtml?story_id=33105

This website discusses a new notebook computer launched by seagate. This computer is perfect for the traveling businessman. It is top of the line and serves every purpose that it is required for.

http://www.stargazettenews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060726/LIFE06/607260307

This site talks about special PDA phones that can keep you connected to your workplace from anywhere. These phones are designed to be compatible with windows browsers and allow you to receive emails directly on to the phone. You can read, and reply to emails using the small qwerty keyboard on the phone. It is the perfect way to stay in touch with your world while on vacation.

Both of these articles offer ways to do work from remote locations. This techonology greatly increases productivity because it allows you to stay connected no matter where you are.

-omer

PartyPoker.net

This website allows poker players to bet money and play online. This opens up poker around the world. It alows anyone to play with anyone, and especially draws in beginners to learn the game without the pressure of live people in a casino. This industry has been booming in the last few years and looks like its only going up.

Steam.net

This is a gaming engine which allows you to download games onto your computer once you purchase the correct CD key. This program is good because it allows you to aquire games without leaving your house. You purchase a CD key online, enter it into the program and VOILA! download the game right to your computer.

-Omer

http://www.ntia.doc.gov/ntiahome/dn/html/Chapter6.htm

This website gives very interesting information and numbers about computers in the workplace. Some of these statistics are remarkable and unbelievable.

http://www.deskspaceanyplace.com/workplace-privacy.html

This is a very interesting website that sells a computer stand for the business man going on business trips on a regular basis. The product hooks up to one's suitcase and works as a laptop stand and much more! NY Summer 06

www.ebaumsworld.com

I visit this website often. Every week it is updated with new jokes and interesting media (graphics and video). It is a good way to spend some time relaxing and enjoying the wonderful possibilities of the internet.

www.killsometime.com

This website is exactly how it is described. There is so much in the website that you could keep yourself busy for hours on end. From online games to funny images to jokes to soundboards this website has it all. NY Summer 06

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At this web site the author states that computers will benefit the public for two reasons. First that computers being more efficient they will help the student more. The second is the need to improve the system of teachers.

http://ifets.massey.ac.nz/periodical/vol_1_99/fbennett_short_article.html

I n this other web site the author states that kids that get their education from technology won’t developed their social skills.

http://66.218.69.11/search/cache?p=education+and+the+future+computers+not+good&prssweb=Search&ei=UTF-8&fr=ybr_sbc&x=wrt&u=www.msu.edu/user/vroomans/ead860.htm&w=education+future+computers+not+good&d=NkxyAmP9NDFL&icp=1&.intl=us

I believe that computers came teach us students, but the need to improve their programs. A student can’t really learn and fix his class at the same time, it is too distracting. What I mean by improve, is that students need feedback and if the computer can give me pointers on what to do, then I am all for it. As long as there are other students participating I believe the interaction would be great. I say other students because it will feel lonely. It will feel like I am not in the right place. Like if I am getting left behind. summer 06 ER

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http://www.computerhistory.org/chess/main.php?sec=thm-42b86c2029762&sel=thm-42b86c7bdbaf1

Computers are providing more ways for people to entertain themselves during their leisure time. Take computer chess for example. People no longer have to find a human partner to play the game and rely on the company and skills of a computer. This could affect society by encouraging isoloation from other people. Already, people are spending more time with their computers and less time with actual human comany. With the popularity of computer chess, chess fans or learners will seek less human interaction and spend more time playing the game with the computer; that could be detrimental to society.

http://www.wired.com/news/culture/games/0,64792-0.html

The craze of fantasy sports has hit America hard. Due to the popularity of fantasy sports, fantasy sports sites are competing with each other to grab their customers' attentions. Fantasy sports has opened up a new source of revenue for online services. People are also getting more into sports and paying more attention to players so they know who to draft or trade. Fantasy sports is helping the economy because fantasy sites earn revenues from these sports fans and there is probably higher attention and attendance at games. With more attention, networks could air more advertisements and they would earn more money. (AL '06 summer)

[edit] 9. Broader Issues on the Impact and Control of Computers

http://web.ukonline.co.uk/p.boughton/interplanetnet.htm This website talks about a future of computers with Interplanetary Internet. This would allow people on Earth to communicate much more effectively with astronauts on space missions. There is also an idea for effectively transferring files: for a “rover to hand the whole file over to a lander, which could pass it in chunks to orbiting relay satellites for transmission home.” This would also allow for greater recovery of information from other planets. In the future, this could contribute to humans being more capable of settling on other planets once we find out more about the environment in that atmosphere. More social impacts would be that humans would be able to learn more about our surrounding environments and thus begin to make use of all the land outside of the Earth. We might even start populating some of those planets in the future if we can gather enough information.

http://www.cs.brandeis.edu/~brendy/future.html#Internet This website has a compilation of ideas about how the Internet will be in the future. The ideas are not as dramatically different as the previous website. One way that the Internet is proposed to change is that it will actually collapse under its own weight of information. Because the Internet cannot handle so much storage, it would basically just crash. Another idea is that storage would cost money in the future even though the Internet is free. One person thought the largest change would be that the Internet would be largely used for commercial purposes. People would also have access to TV channels and shows all through the web. Socially, the effect of these changes would just mean that the Internet would basically become more of a business venue as well as an information resource. As in most cases, people usually find a way to capitalize on something that is very valuable. I also think that the more advertising that is done on the Internet, the less money people would be able to save. Thus, the gap between the rich and poor might become wider. Additionally, there could be a loss of privacy if people start to provide more and more information online.

These points of view are different, because one is much more forward looking then the other. For now, I think that the opinions in the second link are much more likely. Humans have hardly been able to communicate into outer space, so it is difficult to imagine files being transferred from outer space as well. However, the Internet is already being loaded with so much information everyday, and I do not think that the capacity is unlimited. Companies are also looking to advertise more and more through providing “free” services online. Therefore, I think the second website has ideas that are more likely to come about in this generation.

- AL Summer 2006

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,204604,00.html Artificial Intelligence continues to grow and be improved upon. AI can now usually tell the difference between scenario A and scenario B so that A does not necessarily cause B. Microsoft is now developing a program so that computers become a more discreet assistant. Using real-time data, weather patterns, traffic flows, holiday and sport schedules, these computers will be able to tell drivers what type of traffic is expected ahead. Also, it will be able to indicate how long the wait is supposed to be. The issue discussed here is time management. With this improved Artificial Intelligence, it allows people to become more efficient and better plan their time. If one knows how long they will be in traffic, they can schedule their meetings, delegate tasks, and more all from the car. Also, it can help out with traffic flow problems. By having this type of AI, it is important for our future because it will be able to help decrease traffic accidents, those caused by man and those caused by the weather.

http://encarta.msn.com/media_1741626277/Nanobot_Computers_of_the_Future.html Nanobots are microscopic, computerized robots that are very useful in medicine. It is able to look for life-threatening blockages in our blood vessels. After locating these blockages, they will be able to break it up and remove it. With nanobots, medical issues arise. Some might think these computer chips in the body are an invasion of privacy. On the other hand, nanobots can be very useful. It can help with a lot of medical problems that are difficult to solve. Because it’s so small, it can go where surgical tools cannot go. It can detect clots and break it up with technology we don’t have today. Instead of taking blood thinners, affecting the whole body, nanobots will be able to localize the blood clots. This will help improve our lives as well as extend it. With improvements made, it will even be able to help diagnose patients. LC Summer 2006

http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/051605widernet.html

The article above discusses the current situation of some robots that we have in use as well as the future. I think it's interesting because they are hinting at the possibility of our lives being controlled or evolved around robots. For example, today, we base a lot of our acitivities aroudn the iPOd, the computer, cell phone, laptop etc. They think there is even a future in robot physical security. However, they argue there are still many problems to overcome in terms of the programming of the robot. For example, in cutting the lawn, the robut used to preceive long grass as a brick wall so it wouldn't function. I agree that many of our activities are evolved or enhanced by computer robots, but I think a lot of the robots they are thinking of for the future are not necessary, even if they are plausible.

http://www.purdue.edu/UNS/html4ever/2006/060425.Garimella.micropump.html

The article above talks above the invention of a computer chip that is 1 cm in size but has the ability to heat things a lot faster and to a higher degree and to cool objects faster and cooler. This new invention could potentially have a large impact on society because it will be able to be used in many new technologie. For example, it could be used to help the efficiency of solar-powered heating, energy and even cooling. It will allow places like California to make better use of its resources (the sun) and become a more efficient and less wasteful as a community.

---SH summer 06

"Purse Won't Let You Forget Your Keys" http://dsc.discovery.com/news/briefs/20060417/handbag_tec.html The Ladybag has built in technological capabilities to inform women that an essential item is missing from their purse. Even though the concept seems really beneficial to women and society, it also takes away another responsibility people have to remember. As mentioned in one of the discussions, this can create a high dependency on computers (whether necessary or not) and slowly making people lazy from the lack of thinking involved. Even small exercises for the brain like remembering something helps shape people's minds and the purse takes that away from us. TT Summer 2006

"E-Ink's Message: We're Creating a New Medium" http://www.businessweek.com/ebiz/9911/ec1116.htm E Ink is an electronic form of a notepad. It receives news and information like a computer and scribes it onto a folio or on the thin sheet that acts like a piece of paper. This technology helps make society more mobile and again, isolated from each other. Instead of sitting down with a news paper, people are more absorbed into their technological world, especially if internet can be transfer on the pad also. This reminds of the argument Theresa brought from Luddite about how sometimes, things are not necessary and people just use it because it is there. TT Summer 2006

Though both examples feature technology that creates higher dependence that is sometimes unnecessary, I think the purse is a better example of how far we have advance from using our brain. Even the simplest task is done with a computer. Will ultimately just sit at home all day to do everything that always needed to be done? TT Summer 2006

In this article titled, “IRA salutes outstanding projects that merge reading and technology,” is discusses how technology is not only the future of learning but is now at the forefront of "reading, writing, thinking, dreaming, and communicating in the fourth grade.” The children who attended these technology camps were able to raise their GPA with the help of technology. The use of technology must be implemented as children so they can be successful as adults.

[1]RS summer 2006

In this article titled, “Leading Change: Creating the Future for Education Technology,” discusses how we should embrace change in order to advance and recognize higher education. The article states that, “as we try to employ technology, we must “join” change, embrace it as a partner, and use it creatively for the advancement of our goals, institutions, and society. As a society we cannot stop the advancement of technologies if want to collectively aim for higher education goals. http://www.campus-technology.com/article.asp?id=5859

[2]RS Summer 2006

This website describes the future of Ipods based upon its present social implications. It states that the future of Ipods could be infinite, as it could be connected to cell phone use, television, and their continuously-decreasing size. However, it offers an alternative opinion regarding this matter in that Ipods could be replaced by another form of advanced technology, and become obsolete like the VCR. This example identifies the pattern in history where technology continually advances and progresses, forcing former technology considered to be "advanced" toward extinction.

http://www.pbs.org/kcts/videogamerevolution/impact/future.html

This website addresses the future of video games upon society. It states that the biggest advancements in this industry will come in correlation to its improved medium of use, television. It predicts that video games will offer an entire virtual world where people from all over the globe will be able to compete in game shows or contests of skill. However, the consequences of this invention are also discussed, as product placement could dominate the screen and some material may be inappropriate for certain audiences.

Social Issues: These two points offer a varying viewpoint in technology. The website regarding Ipods refers to advanced technology constantly replacing old technology in a never-ending cycle. In contrast, the video game forum discusses an industry that will only continue to be developed in the future. I think both instances are correct because our history of technology has taught us that some aspects of technology such as cameras using developed film become obsolete while others such as computers continue to be improved. However, it is evident from these two articles that technology will become an even more integral part of our future.

-MP (Summer 2006) __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/business/15162603.htm This article discusses the future of 3D digital imaging, an important process in capturing human features for industries such as gaming. Mova, a San Francisco startup, has a new faster method of imaging that can replicate facial features more exact. The company hopes to make gaming more realistic, though it doubts that technology can ever replicate humans perfectly.

http://www.networkworld.com/buzz/2005/092605-hologram.html?page=1 Holograms are projected to be a new technology for our increasingly growing need for information storage. They promise more storage and faster retrieval speeds. However, there are skeptics who think that holograms will be too expensive, and only provide minimal change. Several companies are working to standardize hologram storage, and it remains to be seen if holograms will be a future to information storage. I definitely think that information is heavily being stored digitally, and any advances to storage space and speed are needed in the future. -RH Summer 2006

Scientists test first human cyborg http://archives.cnn.com/2002/TECH/science/03/22/human.cyborg/

This article, published more than four years ago, talked about how a British University professor being fitted with cyborg technology to “enable his nervous systems to be linked to a computer.” Essentially, cyborg technology refers to small, portable computer chips that can be installed into human’s body to stimulate a person’s central nervous system. If developed successfully, cyborg technology will affect the society profoundly because it can basically “revive” a human’s life, as medical professionals are trying to apply the technology to the paralyzed actor Christopher Reeves.

Evolution leaps past Darwin as we become one with machines http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/newssentinel/living/15163160.htm

This article, published today, talks about how profusely technology has been integrating to our lives. The author can’t live without his cell phone and he describes his personal gadgets as “a part of his body.” He also questions if the popular socializing network, MySpace, would be beneficial to the development of the teenagers. The author also uses the word “cyborg,” but in a different context. The author from the first article used “cyborg” as the small electronic chips to be installed within human’s body and the author from the second article referred cyborg as cell phones, emails and other electronic communicative tools that we can’t live without. Both “types” of cyborgs have affected our lives profoundly and both are still being heavily developed. I am sure there will be changes in the technology in the future that will further alter the way we live.

J-Y LEE, Summer 2006

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http://archives.cnn.com/2001/TECH/ptech/07/30/glass.computers.idg/

This site was particularly interesting because it predicted that Japan would release technology in glass. They have problems though when the glass reaches high temperatures, but are working to improve that. By having a processor and memory on glass, everywhere we turn will be technologically transformed. This is an important social issue because with such small technology on glass, how safe is it to use? What if the glass shatters? What if the glass is spying on us without our consent? There are a lot of issues that society should be worried about with this new invention because it threatens our privacy as well as our abilities to be independent of computers.

http://www.thevarsity.ca/media/storage/paper285/news/2003/11/03/Science/Optical.Computing.Will.Computers.Of.The.Future.Use.Light-546501.shtml?norewrite200607311311&sourcedomain=www.thevarsity.ca

This site talks about optical computing and fiber optic cables. They predict that by 2010, we will no longer be using electricity but fiber optics. By having light pass through crystals and transistors, the speed of light will transfer information faster than electricity. So why is this important to society? Pace and time are important to humanity, especially with the growth of technology. If every computer can perform faster, even if it's just a little, all the time saved will add up. Cars have a better chance to save lives. An emergency across the globe can be easily transferred.

JL SUmmer 06

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/06/15/earlyshow/contributors/melindamurphy/main1714612.shtml This is an article that talks about how two-way robots are being used to help sick children learn when they are absent from school. It is actually discussing a report done on seven schools that have implemented this technology to help their students. Since being sick tends to take a lot of this system, called PEBBLES, can help them keep up with their work.

http://www.upi.com/Hi-Tech/view.php?StoryID=20060712-104401-6610r This is an article that talks about implementation robots in the education of computer science. Microsoft along with Georgia Tech is trying to create an Institute of Personal Robots in Education. The basic goal is to bring in robot tech into the computer science major in universities. This sort of implementation will change how CS is taught and it also revolutionizes the way people learn. Since CS is one of the most technology oriented studies, it makes sense to have this kind of technology implemented there first. - MK, Summer 2006.

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http://www.wacc.org.uk/wacc/publications/media_development/2003_2/the_dangers_of_human_cloning Cyborg technology (humans with computerized parts) seems to be the hot topic of the moment. Most people seem to support the new advances as this technology brings many benefits to society. However, I decided to research further to find some unintended consequences that may arise. This website discusses how human cloning and biotechnolgy can have a negative societal impact in the future. Human cloning can apply to cyborg technology because they both bring up similar ethical topics. In a world where some humans are "perfect," a division will occur among the "haves" and "have-nots" (similiar to topics discussed in the textbook). One of the main points from the website was that banning the growth of biotechnology is not plausible anymore. However the authors make the point that although nuclear weapons were built, humans have been able to control their use.

http://www.orthopedictechreview.com/issues/janfeb02/pg36.htm To counter the arguement I have described above, I decided to find a website with benefits of cyborg technology. I think the most fascinating new advance of cyborg technology is the ability to connect signals from the brain to other body parts that may have been paralyzed. This could obviously benefit many people who have suffered from serious accidents.

Cyborg technology is on the rise and will without a doubt affect our future society. I think the current benefits are obvious but perhaps in 50-100 years or so, society may realize this technology does not come without it's cost. Hopefully, as new advances occur, we will be able to move forward without regrets of a dehumanized society. I think we can do this by promoting awareness of unintended consequences.

-CL, Summer 2006

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http://www.pbs.org/now/shows/222/internet-future.html

This website discusses our growing dependance on computers and that our lives will begint o revolve around computers. Everything will start becoming digital. Computers will get increasingly smaller and simple things liek children's dolls will become fully interactive.

http://www.physorg.com/news67174218.html

This site takes a little different spin on things and discusses how program are in the works that will allow for a synthetic society to be created. This data will work on a replicating AI that will technically breed and live. They will create their own languages and behave on their own volition.

I think that the first site seems more likely. It is already happening and I see a time int he future where my grandchildren will not rememeber a time without computers. We are starting to live off our computers and new technology are being added to everyday things. I also think the second future is possible and may even be something that could happen. Although I do not know the use of it creating societies from data that live and make thier own descisions is such an amazing thing.

BN Summer 06

http://news.com.com/New+fall+fashion+Wearable+computers/2008-1082_3-941578.html

As technology develops and computers become more integrated into our lives, it only makes sense that people would look for new ways to use technology. Werner Weber, director of Infineon's Laboratory on Emerging Technologies, is working with a small group of scientists, physicists, engineers, and mathematicians to develop wearable technology. Their aim is to fuse fashion and technology by incorporating mp3 players, built in GPS units, heart monitors, and other functions. Most of the ideas are still in development, but are expected to be on the market in coming years. These ideas are important to society because they are a new way for us to use technology. Who knows if one day these wearable technologies will be just as popular and widely used as today’s Ipods and cell phones. If you were to offer someone a portable music device fifty years ago, would the idea sound as good to them as it does to us now? I’d imagine it would have been a very alien idea that people would not have believed would be successful. Right now, the idea of clothes with built in computers may sound unnecessary, but who know what the future will hold.

http://www.silicon.com/publicsector/0,3800010403,39158048,00.htm

Our society is growing old. By 2020, the number of people aged 65 and older will double. The idea is that we are living longer but have less people to take care of us as we age. Thus, a logical step to take would be to develop technologies and methods for older people to live independently. These technologies include digitally enhanced medicine cabinets, surveillance cameras, and other gadgets and computer monitoring systems. The aim of these developing technologies is to allow seniors to live on their own safely and securely. Since we all hope to live long lives, I would imagine that this issue is of importance to all of us. Some may feel that living a healthy lifestyle and staying fit is a more natural, desirable way to age. However, I feel that our aging bodies are unpredictable no matter how much we take care of them and we need some technological assistance.

--JC Summer 2006

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/talking_point/1423869.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_depth/health/2001/fertility_conference_2001/1423628.stm

So the two links above take a look at whether parents should be given the ability to choose the gender of their child.

So the articles talks about a technology that allows doctors to separate sperm carrying the x chromosome from those carrying the y chromosome. Apparently sperm carrying the x chromosome is slightly larger than the other. The article voices opinions as to whether this technological procedure should be allowed.

-- ML summer 06'

http://www.acceleratingfuture.com/

This site is a straightforward look on the future as a very precarious place. It sees that the exponentially increasing rate of technological innovation is a potential threat to the survival of the human species. The advent of nanotechnology and advanced, proto-human artificial intelligence could bring with it greater possibilities for abuse and the always dangerous element of unchecked curiosity. Humans could develop a being that is more intelligent and ruthless than us and possibly threatening our entire society.

http://www.arlingtoninstitute.org/future/Towards.pdf

This article has less of a pessimistic outlook towards the future and instead claims that human reason and caution can lead to positive, healthy growth. Environmental preservation, capitalistic success in third world countries, and the redistribution of wealth can all be achieved through greater use of technology for all. The world grows continuously smaller, and the increased pool of minds that now can be tapped leads to beneficial technology, conservation of resources, and a better standard of living for all.

While the second article seems a bit too idealistic for me, I don’t believe that we will face a definite doomsday or utopian scenario. The realistic option is that, while we are faced with a serious global crisis in terms of resources such as oil and coal, the rate of technological development should somewhat off-balance the losses. While issues will arise with the proper use and abuse of new technology, it will not be drastically any more serious than the current issues we face now.

-JX Summer 06

http://www.cnn.com/2006/TECH/biztech/07/27/little.jets.ap/index.html

In this article, I found this description of the mini jets very interesting:

"Vern Raburn, the founder of Albuquerque-based Eclipse Aviation Corp., predicts VLJs will be used as air taxis: for-hire limousines-with-wings that will take off and land at thousands of small airports. Businesspeople, he says, will be attracted to them because they will get where they need to go faster and with less hassle than on a commercial flight -- and cheaper than on a chartered business jet."

Imagine being air-taxied to another state, or across the border! There are definitely people in the country who have enough disposable income to afford this, so I think that these "very light jets" (VLJ) have the potential to become popular and frequently used in the future, given that they receive the proper safety ratings.

http://www.cnn.com/2006/HEALTH/07/25/bikinis.health.reut/index.html

I thought this bikini with a built-in chip that beeps to notify the wearer when there is too much UV exposure was ingenious! It's a very practical fusion of computers and leisure, and could help prevent some cases of sunburn, skin cancer, and heat stroke. I wonder if the chip will be waterproof, and how long it will last / be accurate, because people may rely on this UV meter too much. If the battery or chip were the malfunction and NOT beep at the dangerous UV levels, would people assume that it's still safe to stay in the sun, just because they weren't warned by the chip?

It's interesting that one of these computer technologies is being used to help society prevent physical harm to themselves, while the other is basically putting more people into a new type of danger. Part of me is worried about the lightness of the "very little jets." In the movie "Superman Returns," Lois Lane is on one of these pioneering flights when it malfunctions, and of course Superman has to come save the day. In the future, where our society has no superhero savior, who is willing to take that kind of risk on a small, flimsy piece of metal? Likewise, as I said before, the chip in the bikini could cause too much reliance on technology. If people assumed that the computer chip would always function correctly, and allow technology overpower common sense (say, if they had been in the sun for 5 hours and still hadn't heard a beep warning from the bikini, would they still remain outdoors?)

I think that given the price of the bikini ($190) versus that of the jets, the bikini technology will be more affordable and therefore more likely to happen in the near future. It's also less of a risk than taking a flight in a new jet, so more people will use the safer technology more. --CL Summer 06

http://www.conceptcar.co.uk/

Concept cars, like the one shown above, are often unrealistic and impractical designs of possible future cars. However, they are usually the prediction of what cars in the future are like. ConceptCar.co.uk is a database of concept cars from different brands presented both in graphics or in motor shows. Check out the future vehicles and decide which one you are going to buy when you graduate. CL Summer 2006

http://www.auto-wallpapers.com/nissan/07gtrweb/index.html

The Nissan Skyline GTR has always been my dream car (although it is not street legal in America). The current model was featured in the movie 2 Fast 2 Furious. The concept car for the next generation Skyline has just came out and it has drawn much attention from all the concept car fanatics. This next generation Skyline will be legal for America (thus less powerful) but it will become all young male's dream. CL Summer 2006

http://encarta.msn.com/media_1741626277/Nanobot_Computers_of_the_Future.html

This site has a picture of a nanobot computer working in the bloodstream of a human being. Scientists believe that soon with the ever shrinking size of computers, they'll be able to place them in the bloodstream to remove clots. This opens the door for many other medical inventions. The only problem is that the failures of these machines might do more damage than the disease itself. - CH Summer 06

http://web.ukonline.co.uk/p.boughton/digitalpaper.htm

This site talks about electronic digital paper. Xerox Corporation has said that they're beginning production of it. Basically, it's a thin paper-size screen that can be rewritable. The possibilities are endless, as it states on the webpage, from giving the owner "newspaper-like" news immediately as they happen, electronic paper textbooks (which save money and space), and can be used in classrooms as whiteboards. -CH Summer 06

The federal government's defense department is considering creating armies of computerized, remote controlled insects that use GPS positioning, radio transmissions and sensors to reach places that are humanly impossible and as scouters for potential dangers. This would help save a lot of lives as soldiers, firemen and the police can utilize these technologies. Nevertheless, there are many controversial issues, including the potential for unwarranted spying, escalating fear of robots taking over the human race, and the possibility of using these robots as weapons. These technologies are very much so a possibility in our future. Yet, they must be used and developed carefully, and their social aspects weighed and considered.

http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,125107,00.asp#

In a research center in Finland, scientists are trying to develop an anti-theft mechanism to prevent cell phones from being stolen. A computerized device that can measure walking speed and strides of its owners, memorizes its owners walking rate. If the rate were to change or deviate if it were stolen, the cell phone would lock itself and prompt the user for a password. If this technology is successful, perhaps, someday, credit cards and even a national ID system could be encoded into cell phones, allowing for increased simplicity, which is safeguarded by a simple concept such as walking. As with any form of tech

http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m3870/is_14_20/ai_n6359597/pg_2 “Ready to Wear”

This article discusses the current use of wearable computers and how they might be altered in the future in order to help society. Today, wearable computers can be found in restaurants, where instead of servers writing orders on paper, they enter it into a portable computer that relays the message to the kitchen. The article suggests that in the future portable computers will turn up everywhere in society. Some concerns would include what would these computers look like? Would seeing computers on individuals scare others away due to the unfamiliarity of technology on humans? And would these computers become implanted in individuals? Could systems such as the Matrix really exist in the future? Could we learn five types of defense by downloading software into our brains? I find this highly unlikely, however, with the pace of technology, its not impossible. -vh summer 06

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/2098030.stm “Replace Your Mouse with your Eye”

This article discusses how technology allows individuals to use a computer without a keyboard or a mouse. Instead, engineers have configured a way to operate the computer by tracking the movements of your eye. Not only would this invention be convenient for the average Joe, but it would also aid those with disabilities to operate the computer. Through this invention, the digital divide between those with and without disabilities would decrease, allowing everyone equal opportunity to access the web. -vh summer 06

http://www.cullmantimes.com/cnhi/cullmantimes/homepage/local_story_209001746.html?keyword=leadpicturestory This article discusses how Cullman Middle School located in Alabama will be the first to take part in a program organized by the Cullman City School System Laptop 1: 1 Initiative. Each student will be equipped with a laptop, with longer powered batteries to last the entire day and a wireless facility . Textbooks will be loaded onto such computers to eliminate the problem of heavy backpacks. I thought this website was interesting because it suggests the elimination of the “digital divide” discussed in the textbook. As computers become more readily available to each and every student, soon, everyone will have access to the resources of the Internet. Knowing that one day, all students will have to carry is their laptop helps eliminate health problems and increases convenience in education.

-T.C. Summer '06

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/techinnovations/2006-07-24-legal-sea-food_x.htm?csp=34

This article discusses a columnist’s visit to the “restaurant of the future.” Legal Sea Foods is creating the restaurant of the future, known as Legal Test Kitchen. In this restaurant, people can go online and watch TV on plasma screens, listen to Ipods on individual speakers. Paying the bill and ordering will also be easier as waiters carry PDAs and tables have their own card swiping machines for paying. The article was interesting, because it offered a vision how restaurants will be in the future. As technology becomes more incorporated in our lives, perhaps, restaurants will install more devices at tables, so people can multitask while dining out. But does that detract from the restaurant atmosphere taking time out from work and enjoying food while conversing with friends? Will technology make us into workaholics, working at all times, even in restaurants? Would individualized Ipod speakers create a chaotic atmosphere, where different songs clash with each other, creating a cacophonous atmosphere? Will there be fewer tasks for waiters, as self-paying machines become more readily available? Will customers give waiters less tip, since they are not servicing the customers as much? I think between the two, the prediction made about computers replacing textbooks and becoming available to each and every student is more likely. We have been working on efforts to eliminate the “digital divide” at school, and problems of back problems from heavy backpacks have been discussed before. I think the problems of the first situation are more immediate and therefore I think such developments will be more likely to occur. -T.C. Summer '06

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,1988193,00.asp

This article talks about beta batteries, which are batteries that can last for a few years. Beta batteries are fueled by the decay of the isotope tritium and the release of electrons. Because of the long half-life of tritium, that is the reason why these batteries are able to have such longevity. This type of technology will be better suited for long-lasting electronics and it is also resistant to very extreme weather conditions. Beta batteries would be very useful in our society because we would not need to constantly dispose of batteries each day. The introduction of these type of batteries also could lead to the invention of computer batteries that never need to be charged.

http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/ZDM/story?id=2195962

3D web surfing may be the new thing of the future. Even Microsoft's new operating system, Vista, is incorporating technology related to 3D imaging. Surfing in 3D will allow users to browse pages in more than a single window. It will make the web more life-like and perhaps make things easier to view on the computer.

- JL Summer '06

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/07/31/technology/31motion.html?ref=business

The following article discusses a new camera system that will "add photorealistic three-dimensional effects to digital entertainment." This camera could completely change Hollywood films and movies. It can capture the facial expressions of actors in much more detail than current cameras can. Undoubtedly, this will affect picture films in today's society because it gives producers more control in terms of editing the appearance of actors.

http://www.dfw.com/mld/dfw/news/15158045.htm?source=rss&channel=dfw_news

This article discusses the new computer police will be using for writing up tickets. The new device has been built in cameras and can be used to "photograph traffic accidents or identify motorists who do not have proper identification." Not only does it have this new function, it also can record statements. Because of this new computer system, tickets can be more accurate. Texas is even thinking about adding onto this new AutoCITEs system by replacing bar codes on driver's licenses so they can be scanned through this device. This device can make a huge difference because it gives the police a much more efficient way of writing up tickets.

-Helen Wang, Summer 2006

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http://prisonexp.org/

I looked at the “Stanford Prison Experiment”. This was like a power point presentation with 10 second videos at most segments. It was suppose to be two weeks but lasted six days. It simulated people in prison using regular people for both inmates and guards. I read through the whole thing and thought it was fake. When you go to prison you don’t feel like you are in prison, because the feeling that you are getting out is so great that you forget that you are in prison. You re-enact a like sports club feeling. You literally tell yourself you are in a club. That’s if you are smart enough. The rest are leis to get by the day. So I give this simulation an “F” even though it was represented by a prestige university.summer 06 ER

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http://www.businessweek.com/globalbiz/content/jul2006/gb20060713_595118.htm?chan=search

This webpage talks about a new kind of computer technology being developed in Britain that may be your new best friend when you drive along that dark and lonely road at night. They are developing technology that senses your facial expressions and gives you feedback, and in one application as you drive. Imagine nodding off and then all-of-a-sudden: Ring! This is great practical technology we could use and have less accidents in the world.

http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/mar2006/tc20060308_265883.htm?chan=search

MIT's Media Lab has a new head for the department and great new ideas to come. Media Lab is home to aspiring entrepreneurs who have made some interesting advances in technology such as wearable computers. They are now thinking about giving "common sense" to inanimate objects such as computers in the near-future. I find this as if we are heading towards making actual robots. This could truly affect how humans live their lives and the friends they actually communicate. I don't think a computer can actually decypher all of the emotions given off by humans.

- SM, Summer 06'

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/click_online/5223192.stm

This BBC article site talks about the recent rise of exposing young children to computers, and how early the age "cut-off" should be at. At a school in London already, children between four to seven years old are taking computer classes and learning how to type in data for Excel spreadsheets. In addition, according to a recent survey, most children (by four years old) have used a mouse, used a computer, and looked at websites online. With the advent of computer technology, this question of how early is "too early" to let children use the computer (and if this will help their computer literacy skills) is something to consider in the coming years.

http://www.cnn.com/2006/TECH/07/13/digital.world/index.html

This CNN article talks about society's new "virtual living" styles, and how most of us are completely reliant on the features of technology to help run our everyday lives. Although technology has provided benefits such as faster communication and more resources, there have been consequences as well. People now create "virtual identities" online because they feel so much more productive with their fake identities (versus their real ones), and we lose our patience quickly if we don't get what we want right away (whether at home or at work). In addition, the loss of privacy is a serious issue as well.

The two articles do differ in their points of view - the first article feels that exposing children to computers too early is detrimental; the other feels that a "digital society" is inevitable, and that we must accept the benefits and consequences that come along with it. I think the second point of view is more likely to occur, because we're already in a "digital society" right now. We check our e-mails everyday, rely on cell phones to communicate, and do almost all our tasks on the internet. Most of us take the technology for granted - so our turning into a "digital society" is a path we honestly won't be able to avoid.

-LC Summer 2006

http://www.cs.utexas.edu/users/ethics/SPE_implications/tp6.html

This website gives numerous ideas of the future of computers. This ranges from robots to nanotechnology. This is an interesting look at the future and many different websites that cater to these separate interests.

http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/iRobot_To_Deliver_30_Packbot_Robots_To_UK_Ministry_Of_Defence_999.html

This website is an article of how a robot is helping in the ministry of defense. These robots are being used in a way to "combat terrorism." This is showing one of the many uses for robots, and shows a brighter future for these machines.

- GP Summer 06'

http://www.buffalo.edu/news/fast-execute.cgi/article-page.html?article=80920009

University at Buffalo just unveiled a new pointing device for the computer, called the Fingertip Digitalizer, which is work on the end of the finger. The idea is that the comptuer can detect moves made by your hand and in turn act on a comptuer (like a mouse), except with much higher percision. However, the digitalizer goes much further: It can detect objects that it is brushed over, giving very specific physical information. The things that it can detect are limitless. The article says that the digitalizer can even detect the shape and size of a human gland or tumor. This is definitely something that will come about more in the future. It is the next step in bridging the connection between computer and user, and opens doors in many ways for new uses and functions with comptuers, right at peoples homes. This is just the first invention of many where computers and humans work more together as one. An issue that this device raises is the idea of a computer becoming to intelligent. With the digitalizer, the computer will start to be able to know information about the user from readings it will draw. Thought this seems harmless, will there be a line drawn?

http://www.pcwelt.de/news/englishnews/43522/

Scientists are beginning to ponder the use of magnetic fields in computers to replace today's standard electronic wiring and silicon boards. If what they say is true, the personal computer's power would increase over 500 times. This is an important invention to come around becuase, as the article points out, we can only increase power by making chips smaller for a while. Eventually, there will be no where left to turn and a new technology will have to take its place. This is something that could become common im comptuers just within 5 to 10 years from now.

- IH Summer 06

http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/story.html?id=d4f47afb-6ee3-460d-b4e3-834770fa886b

The article discusses a man who had a chip implanted into his arm to he could unlock doors with radio waves that are emitted from the chip instead of having to search through his key ring. This man says that if people can get breast implants then he can get a chip implanted into his hand to make his life easier. He does not think there is any ethics involved in his case because it is a personal decision, but the ethics would depend on the intention of the chip. If the chip was used to track people, he says, then we could have privacy concerns.

http://www.physorg.com/news69341086.html

This article talks about a chip that would be implanted into a person and would contain their medical history and information. The technology would allow doctors to know what is wrong without the patient even being conscious to tell them. However, there is always the problem of criminals getting access to your health insurance information that would also be on the chip.

Like with any technology there is always a good side and a bad side. For the man in the first article the chip made his life more convenient. The chip discussed in the second article could even possibly save lives. However, people are always concerned about their privacy and no matter what no codes or locks might be created a someone will find a way to break those codes or locks if they need to. Any new technology should be monitored to evaluate the benefits and the consequences.

P.P. Summer '06 _____________________________________________________________________________________

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/2098030.stm

Instead of using the mouse or keyboard, future computers have the chance of using eye movement to control the cursor instead. This could impact society in the aspect of computer-related health issues. Using eye movement might reduce the risk of repetitive strain injury since employees won't have to rely as much on their wrists to move the mouse. Their wrists can take a break as their eyes do more work. However, new health issues can arise such as strain on eyes. Already, using the computer too much is bad for one's eyes, and this additional burden may cause more strain. Doctors and researchers will have to look into the effects and find ways to lessen strain and keep people healthy.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/3583479.stm

The article compares computers to oxygen and suggests that by 2010, people completely submerged into an enviroment swarming with computers. It foresees people carrying hundreds of digital devices with them on a daily basis. From wearable computers to portable handheld devices, computers will be everywhere, influencing many of our decisions. The computers could be used for communication purposes or monitoring uses. This is important to our society because it seems like computers will become more and more influential. People's predictions show that people are more dependent on computers. Another prediction is that more people would be able to afford these computers. The digital divide will be less of an issue as everybody have access to the technology. AL summer '06

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This article talks about the future of wearable computers. The author of this article believes that people will integrate fashion and computer together. He thinks that we will be able to work on everything we need to with the cloth we wear. This not only includes entertainment stuff like mp3, the wearable computer will also act as personal assistant and things as such. He also went in detail about how this is really possible for society to achieve.

http://radio.weblogs.com/0105910/2002/10/17.html

This article also talks about wearable computers. This is actually an interview with people who design wearable computers. There is a Q and A that answers some of the question concerning wearable computers, this is the more technical things like how the wires can be hid and how it can also be washable. The oppinions expressed in the end of the article suggests that the author do not think that wearable computer can be the futher. He says that he will not wear wearable computer for reasons of material and the fact that he thinks picking what he is going to wear with his mood that coodinates with the clothe he is going to wear is too complicated.

Even though both article talks about wearable computers they have very different predictions of the future. I think wearable computer will most likely be the trend of the future. At least to me, I hope that technology can be made lighter and more fashionable. This can make computers much easier to use as they can be accessable with what I am wearing. Y.Z. summer 2006

http://www.infoweblinks.com/content/futureofcomputing.htm

This website talks about the future of computers and what will be done with them in the future. There is discussion about molecular computing, quantum computing, and DNA computing. In the future the DNA computers are supposed to run a lit faster than the silicon-based computers. There are descriptions about each of the subtopics, and there are links to different websites that discuss them more in-depth. JL Summer 2006

http://courses.unt.edu/kappelman/aboutwork/articles/Future.HTM

In this article author talks of how the future is up to us. He says that technology has the potential for good or for evil. He talks about how more and more of our daily experiences are on computers, or using other technologies. JL Summer 2006

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http://www.redorbit.com/news/technology/594730/car_computers_drive_changes/index.html?source=r_technology

This article talks about how no matter how many computers are being used, if you dont know how to operate them then you're lost. The average car can have up to 25 computers in it and finding out which one has short circuited can be a tough job. Workers that can handle these problems in cars are getting harder and harder to find. Not to mention time spent on troubleshooting has grown larger and larger, surpassing the actual time a mechanic spends on repairing the car. It is predicted that in the near future, as cars have more and more computers in them, repairs will be much more expensive due to the fact that mechanics must spend more time in trouble shooting, and spend more money buying machines that test the numerous computers in the car.

http://www.csmonitor.com/2006/0721/p15s01-lifo.html

This article talks about the restaurant of the future. It would be equiped with tables that have touchscreen plasma tv's for entertainment purposes, as well as ipod docks for customers to listen to on private headsets. The whole waiting process will be perfected by giving waiters handheld PDA's to take orders, as well as individual point of sale machines so that in order to pay you can just swipe your card right in front of you.

-Omer

http://library.thinkquest.org/25485/future/freepc.html

This site believes that through the diminishing prices of computers, they will eventually become free. This is expected, according to the site, to occur by presenting the user with advertisements on the computer, and thus make it effectively free. Although, some might argue that this is not necessarily "free", because there is technically a catch involved. It is very important to society because decreasing computer prices make them much more affordable for many; whether or not advertising comes as a package deal.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/3583479.stm

This site suggests that while we currently have two or three digital devices that we carry with us every day, we will soon have hundreds. It explains that many devices will be woven into our clothes. These devices will be able to do many things, such as allow your washing machine to know how it needs to be washed, or let your body know that you are beginning to catch a sickness, etc. These devices will serve as communicators. I think that this is very important because it can save people a lot of time, and potentially keep us healthier and safer. While it is scary to think that we will have hundreds of digital devices on us, and some that we may not even want, it could potentially be very useful and helpful.

My examples in the 2nd article may make it seem like a better product, however I think that free computers, the 1st article, is more beneficial to society. Not only is the option of free computers more realistic at this point in time, however it is also better for people who can't afford such resources, and are suffering a huge disadvantage due to this. Furthermore, the 2nd site may even cause the Government to track us too closely, which is something that frightens many.

-Guy GZ Summer 06

http://256.com/gray/thoughts/2001/20010427.html

This website is from the point of view of a man who thinks that as long as people don't want to have a faster computer and is content with what they already have, companies won't be racing to try to get the fastest, smallest computer out. Most people just need the computer for the word processor and the Internet, so having a computer that can print out your essay a minute faster isn't much improvement. If companies see that people think their computers are fast enough and don't need the one hundred gigabytes of memory, then technology won't be made obsolete every three months.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/4449711.stm

This article is written with many quotes from the founder of Intel, Gordon Moore, who made up the theory Moore's law which basically says that technology will move at an astonishing rate. However, people need to have this rapidly improving technology. Without faster computers, other innovations would not be possible. All the computer companies are only trying to stay on top of the other companies by cranking out the faster, smaller computers. Eventually, there will be a limit as to how fast and small the computer can be, and the energy will instead be used on how to advance some other type of technology.

The first website seems to try to dissuade people from wanting to buy that faster, smaller computer. That way, the computer we already have will satisfy us and we won't be tempted to buy that new computer our neighbor has. However, the second article encourages this behavior, probably because most of the support for the argument comes from the founder of Intel himself. I tend to want to agree with the second article more. Though the waste of computers is a huge problem and there are many landfills that are brimming with old computers, we have learned too much about the benefits of computers in the course to follow the first website's advice. In the chapter we read about using technology in medicine, it seems that it will be unlikely to be able to find new cures for diseases without these faster computers. Projects that map out the human genes need these computers in order to process all that information into a solution.

LK Summer 06

http://oemagazine.com/newscast/2005/042705_newscast01.html

This website features an article about a physicist's explanation of the future of computers. He talks about how scientists are racing to develop a computer that utilizes the quantum theory of atoms. By making chips with empty holes similar to an egg carton they would be able to computer a lot faster.

http://ifets.ieee.org/periodical/vol_1_99/fbennett_short_article.html

This website features an article about the future of computers in the role of education. It discusses how computers began to replace common tasks such as assembly line workers and will eventually work their way up to being teachers. That's right, robots as teachers. The article states that every child will soon have a private tutor - the computer.

NY Summer 06

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[edit] 10. Professional Ethics and Responsibilities

http://masteroftheuniverse.be/home/index.php/index.php/content/view/20/32/

This online simulation of the JFK assassination, which places the viewer in the literal seat of the supposed killer, has generated a huge controversy over the lengths to which online simulations can go. The physics and graphics are very realistic in this replay of the assassination, and one gets an eerie sense of something wrong in committing such an action, even online.

-JX Summer 06

Assessing Blood Pressure

http://132.241.10.14/bp/bp.html

This website was a really good simulation for learning how to take blood pressure. First, there was some information about concepts, positioning, and procedure. Then, I got to try out taking blood pressure with three simulations. I had to hear the sound of the heartbeat and record what pressure it started at. This is a really great way for doctors or nurses to learn how to take blood pressure without an actual patient.

AL Summer 2006

SIMNET

This webpage describes Pat Garrity's invention of developing a SIMulation NETwork, which was revolutionary for creating a network that allowed several users to compete in the same arena at once. This was a gigantic leap from individual simulators because it allowed soldiers in training to practice their skills against their peers in a low-cost arena. Advanced PC technology was the factor that was responsible, and this virtual simulation was incorporated into video games provided for consumer entertainment later.

Unfortunately, the description of this technology is on an actual government-funded military website, so they do not provide an example of it. Instead, they include pictures and designs of the actual model.

Source: http://www.peostri.army.mil/PRODUCTS/PC_BASED_TECH/

- MP (Summer 2006) __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Stroke - secondary to cardiogenic embolism

This simulation is the process of a stroke. It doesn’t show the actually causes of stroke but it shows what happens anatomically when stroke does occur.

[3] RS Summer 2006

Monte Carlo Simulation (http://www.styleadvisor.com/products/allocationadvisor/montecarlo.html)

At my previous job, I used a lot of Monte Carlo simulations for the purpose of asset allocation. Essentially, Monte Carlo Simulation gives you the probabilities of ones’ wealth in a given year. The simulation process is very simple (at least for me) and all I had to do is to input the value of the clients’ assets and his expected years to live (usually, we assume a client lives until he is 95 years old). I would love to get behind the program and fully understand the logic and the algorithms of the simulation, but it would require a lot of knowledge in math and computer science, which I don't have.

Monte Carlo simulation is also useful for other purposes such as probability risk analysis and healthcare analysis.

Please note that since the simulation is copyrighted, you will not be able to experiment with the program right now.

J-Y LEE, SUMMER 2006

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http://www.ncc.gmu.edu/dna/repanim.htm

This is a stimulation that my high school biology AP class used to teach the class about DNA replication. It's really cool because it shows very different steps of DNA replication very clearly. It definately helped me learn the process better!

-- ML summer 06'

http://www.anfiteatro.it/javadev/anfypaint.html

This site lets you paint online, and then post your paintings. There is even a monthly contest that picks the best of the posted paintings. If you want to paint, participate in a contest, or just admire others' works, this site is visually engaging and interactive. RH Summer 2006

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/evolution/

The website above is a website used to help people understand the thoughts of Darwin and evolution. There are various links that lead to different topics involved in the evolution process and background. It even presents its counter argument of religion. There are also mini movie clips that people can watch to have a more pictorial understanding of the information. Lastly, ther is an online evolution library that allows one to perform searches and find more infomration. I especially like the survival link.

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http://www-ocean.tamu.edu/education/oceanworld-old/ This simulation takes you through the fishes, icebergs and iceages, coral reefs, waves, currents, and different weather patterns. There is a lot to learn about our world, and this is a great place to start! It has many images and interactive activites to help educate someone about the ocean and nature. JL Summer 06

http://www.tulane.edu/~sumter/Dilemmas/Dilemmas_intro.html

This site allows you to see all of the options that President Lincoln had facing the crisis that led up to Fort Sumter. There are 5 "problems" simulated, and the user gets to read each of the options and decide what s/he would have done if s/he were Lincoln. The simulation then provides what Lincoln himself actually chose to do. Through this simulation, visitors can see the reasons behind Lincoln's decisions during that time in history. -CL Summer 06

http://www.nathannewman.org/nbs/

This simulation allows you to manipulate different aspects of the national spending to try and balance the budget. You get an idea of how much money is being used in what areas, and you can compare the amount each area. It also gives an idea of how hard it is to deal with spending and managing a budget. The simple version is straightforward and easier to manipulate. However, if you are really interested in the details of the budget, there is a long version available as well. The simulation gives people who are interested in government spending or the national budget a chance to explore the topic. It also allows manipulation of the numbers so people could see what would happen in different situations. AL Summer '06

http://evolution.berkeley.edu/evosite/evohome.html

This simulation website teaches people about all aspects of evolution. It discusses some of the more confusing topics and misconceptions dealing with evolution. The site also includes a glossary and a guide to help identify different issues. Through the applets, teachers can use this simulation to assist them in teaching the concept of evolution in their classes. - CH Summer 06

http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=76114

This simulation plays notes on a keyboard for you so that you could attempt to name alla psects of it including variation, pitch, trebel, etc. Knowing music, its incredibly fun because it tests your mind and you learn as you play.

BN SUMMER 06

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/misunderstoodminds/attention.html This website contains links that show simulations on what it is like to be pounded by visual and auditory distractions. The purpose of these simulations is to show how a person with ADHD can have trouble focusing. I think these can be useful in teaching and parents how to see the world from a problem child’s view. It is a good educational tool as it shows the difficulties in having ADHD. The website also contains various links on how ADHD work so that people can garner more information after watching and listening to the simulations. - MK, Summer 2006.

http://library.nyu.edu/research/tutorials/boolean/tutorial.html#

This simulation teaches one how to do research online. It first gave an interesting prompt: are UFO sightings real and is the government trying to cover it up? Afterwards, it teaches through a trial and error process what key words one should type into a search engine. Then, it helps teach how to narrow down the search with examples of using "and," "or," and "not" with the keywords that were previously p

[edit] Final Projects

see CIS2 Final Projects: Overview

• CIS2 Final Project: Computers and Education

• CIS2 Final Project: Computers and Crime

• CIS2 Final Project: Computers and Health

• CIS2 Final Project: Computers and ...

• CIS2 Final Project: Computers and the New Generation