This week I find myself wondering about midterms. I am not the best tester and wonder what the test will be like! This is allways a very stressful week.
Today I sat down to jump in to one of my test and wasn't going to turn the computer off until I finished. After completing the first half of my exam from my Exploring the Internet class I decided I needed a break. I went with my family to a friend’s house and had dinner and to my surprise celebration for my 39th Birthday. After having spent a few hours away from the computer with family and friends I returned home and completed my midterm.
After spending time starring at the computer, I find it best to get up clear your head. That way when you get back to work you can remember what you were doing and accomplish much more. This is what works for me anyways.
Tomorrow is another day and another midterm in economics (which I am not looking forward to). I just going to have to take my own advise and work at it a little at a time. Wish me luck!
Friday, February 25, 2011
Monday, February 21, 2011
This week I decided to add alittle style to my web page. I would have like to get crazy with the design but my other classes prevented me from doing so. I just don't have the time. I added color to the title and headings, changed the font style and centered the text. As you know from previous blogs that I am a veteran of the US Army I decided to ad a logo to the top. If time permits in the future I will be adding to the web page different features that I have learned in a DHTML class that I took in the past. With this assignment I can finally use the skills that I learned from that class.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Cell phones and driving not a good combination! Get a Bluetooth headset!
I have to say that when people are talking on their phones while driving, they really don't pay attention. I try and remember to charge my Bluetooth head set and bring it with me but don't remember some of the time.
I see at least once a day someone not paying attention on their phones and either sit at the light or almost cause an accident. Just the other day I had stopped to let someone turn and after waving to them to go decided to continue as they sat there talking on the phone. I like the idea of some of the new vehicles out there that offer a Bluetooth connection right through the car stereo. This allows hands free operation of the phone and drivers can concentrate more on the driving. I have started thinking about purchasing a new vehicle and this feature is a must.
I use a Jabra Stone2 head set which tells you who or what number is calling, you have the option to speak "answer" or "ignore" for the call. This option is great because you don't have to take your eyes off the road to look at the phone. Among other features this headset works great (not that I am trying to make sales). With third party apps you can do anything with the phone with just speaking commands, make calls, write emails or text, make calendar entries etc.
Hands free, is the way to go when driving. There are many options out there for hands free devices that are reasonable in cost. This is a small price to pay considering what could happen!
I see at least once a day someone not paying attention on their phones and either sit at the light or almost cause an accident. Just the other day I had stopped to let someone turn and after waving to them to go decided to continue as they sat there talking on the phone. I like the idea of some of the new vehicles out there that offer a Bluetooth connection right through the car stereo. This allows hands free operation of the phone and drivers can concentrate more on the driving. I have started thinking about purchasing a new vehicle and this feature is a must.
I use a Jabra Stone2 head set which tells you who or what number is calling, you have the option to speak "answer" or "ignore" for the call. This option is great because you don't have to take your eyes off the road to look at the phone. Among other features this headset works great (not that I am trying to make sales). With third party apps you can do anything with the phone with just speaking commands, make calls, write emails or text, make calendar entries etc.
Hands free, is the way to go when driving. There are many options out there for hands free devices that are reasonable in cost. This is a small price to pay considering what could happen!
Thursday, February 10, 2011
I think that people are actually so consumed in the internet and the multiple ways of communicating people are forgetting how to have a conversation. With the texting lingo and abbreviations kids today are forgetting how to spell correctly. Today it is very rare that you see a face to face conversation anymore. When kids get their cell phones the only time you see or hear from them is through a text. Facebook has been a large part of communication problems, I am not a huge fan and you won’t see me posting comments on my facebook page. I would much rather pick up the phone or met with you in person rather than communicating through electronic mail, texting or social sites. On the other hand the internet makes it easier to stay in touch with friends and family that live to far away to visit. I keep in touch with family members that live around the United States with a web cam.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
IT Blog
For someone who is trying to get back into the technology field after a long break I like this site to stay current.
http://technorati.com/technology/it/
You can find almost anything on this site that you have questions about or just want to read up on. I have gone on to find information about new technology such as operating systems, applications and such. There are links to sites like javacodegeeks.com that you will find solutions to any problems with java.
It is always nice to know where you can get information when you run into problems in the work enviroment. Some employers may think that you should know everything when a problem occurs, but the better employee will know where to go and how to get the answers needed to correct problems.
One of the most recent things that I have looked up on this blog site is Linux. I have been told by multiple people that if I want to make myself more marketable once I complete my degree is to learn everything I can about Linux. With all my electives taken up I have been trying to read up on linux but think I will need formal training on it.
If anyone has any ideas about Linux please let me know? Thanks
http://technorati.com/technology/it/
You can find almost anything on this site that you have questions about or just want to read up on. I have gone on to find information about new technology such as operating systems, applications and such. There are links to sites like javacodegeeks.com that you will find solutions to any problems with java.
It is always nice to know where you can get information when you run into problems in the work enviroment. Some employers may think that you should know everything when a problem occurs, but the better employee will know where to go and how to get the answers needed to correct problems.
One of the most recent things that I have looked up on this blog site is Linux. I have been told by multiple people that if I want to make myself more marketable once I complete my degree is to learn everything I can about Linux. With all my electives taken up I have been trying to read up on linux but think I will need formal training on it.
If anyone has any ideas about Linux please let me know? Thanks
Internet and media
We look around and see the internet everywhere. The effect that this has on the media is huge. I fall victim to the internet. I sit here in front of the computer not only to do my class work for the semester but to also surf the web. I check the local news and weather because it is quick and easy and I don't like to wait around for the news to come on TV. The older generation that is uncomfortable with computers are the ones that watch the local TV channels for the news. More people are reading news papers online and not purchasing the paper from the local news stand. I have seen two local papers that are suffering to stay open (The Boston Globe and the Lowell Sun). I have had both of these papers delivered to my house and canceled because why should I pay for the paper when I can go online and read them for free.
We sit here and download music from multiple sources on the internet. Why purchase a music cd for one song when we can get just that song on the internet for a fraction of the cost. We have seen over the years a number of music stores close its doors due largely the availability of Music on the internet.
The internet may have a small part in the decline in the economy in the past 5 years. With the online retailers that offer tax free and free shipping why be bothered to travel out of the house. I have been known to research an item online for the cheapest price before making a purchase.
My children have access to school books online. They come home and say dad I need you to print page 88 for my homework tonight. With this media online it makes it easy for them not only so they do not have to carry books home but they can't say they forgot their homework!
The Internet has become a way of life!
We sit here and download music from multiple sources on the internet. Why purchase a music cd for one song when we can get just that song on the internet for a fraction of the cost. We have seen over the years a number of music stores close its doors due largely the availability of Music on the internet.
The internet may have a small part in the decline in the economy in the past 5 years. With the online retailers that offer tax free and free shipping why be bothered to travel out of the house. I have been known to research an item online for the cheapest price before making a purchase.
My children have access to school books online. They come home and say dad I need you to print page 88 for my homework tonight. With this media online it makes it easy for them not only so they do not have to carry books home but they can't say they forgot their homework!
The Internet has become a way of life!
Friday, February 4, 2011
Tribute To the US Army
I found this video on youtube while looking for videos for this weeks assignment. This has a lot of meaning for me so I decided to post it on my blog!
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