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A good reference for anyone interested in cybersecurity and cyberattacks.

Debate as to whether or not texting is damaging the English language. Good for anyone looking at the effect of the internet on society

Cushing Academy adds a digital library for students.

Good topic for anyone interested in internet infrastructure and private corporations improving national infrastructure.

This is a pretty good article the discribes why the internet will be changing. Check it Out!

This is a pretty good article the discribes why the internet will be changing. Check it Out!

Please take the time to review this and part two of this video (URL listed below and in previous post). While Matt Bai is addressing politics specifically, his commentary is more of a statement on the overall impact of the Internet on society. Well worth the time. Part Two URL http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CPt7C4ilvQ&feature=related

I found this webpage during week 5 posting.. it adds a very interesting insight to newspaper verse internet.

Vermont considers a bill to protect teens from prosecution for "sexting."

Finland passes law that says that Finland is a LEGAL RIGHT and NOT a privilege. Grants 1 MB/sec to each and every citizen. Article states "Most of us can no longer perform our work duties, do homework or communicate with friends without having access to the Internet" and "People need broadband connections to live normal lives, as Finland is the first nation to acknowledge".

Good look at how file sharing is affecting the record labels more so then the artists and how those who share files actually purchase more content then those who don't.

Podcasting ethics. Here are some tips to help create a pleasant experience for the listener.

This is an interview between and ABC and Aaron Smith, a research analyst for PEW, regarding PEW report's findings on how people use the internet as a distraction from the recession.

This article shows that people's perceptions of government and their websites changed little during the past year. ForeSee Results, the Michigan-based company that did the supporting research, emphasizes the importance in individuals' satisfaction with government transparency. A table in the article shows a correlation between a person's satisfaction with an agency's transparency and their trust in that agency. I found this article interesting as this is any area with many ethical and moral issues.

This is a very interested article why middle school children should not be given a cell phone until they understand the reason for a cell phone to avoid behavior like this.

This article looks at two companies that offer original written works for money. You pay them, and they write an essay on the topic you need. They speak with representatives from these companies, and one says that they are only providing sample essays for instructional value. The end of the article also looks at groups who fall into a grey area, asking how much help is too much?

This article relates to class discussions on social media and the classroom. It was in yesterday's Wall Street Journal's Personal Journal section. Major corporations are turning to universities and colleges to reach a younger, tech saavy generation to market their products. Instructors are anxious to work with these companies to let their students gain experience and knowledge of marketing with the new technologies.

This is a Wall Street Journal article from January 12, 2011. It is a refreshing view of teenagers doing something wonderful as we always seem to read of the pitfalls of being a teen. The article references our PEW readings on technology useage by age group.

A small article about the "mega" sites that offer most of the time pirated movies.