http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080829/ap_on_hi_te/gm_music_players;_ylt=AsBIDawPNlTDqF2ip720biYN7YV4
General Motors has announced that it will offer an optional radio in 2009 models that will allow you to play music straight from your Ipod or MP3 player. It plugs into a USB port through the vehicle's radio.
Although other motor companies like Ford have offered this luxury for a year now, this is the first time it has been brought to my attention. I think it is an excellent idea because it is more convenient and less of a hassle. This device allows you to browse through the music library and charge the MP3 player while it is plugged in whereas others make you unplug it in order to browse. Not only can Ipods be used at home, commuting, and at the gym, but they can also be used easily in cars now!
Monday, September 1, 2008
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Fact or Opinion
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13578_3-10029598-38.html?tag=mncol
This past Friday, Sarah Palin was selected as John McCain's running mate for vice presidency. Therefore, her name has arose in many internet searches, Wikipedia being the most controversial due to its low credibility. This led Wikipedia editors to raise the protection level and restrict who can make changes on her page. It was discovered that a user named "Young Trigg" had been making a large amount of changes on her page. Although the user is unidentified, it is speculated that it may be her youngest son whose name is Trig.
This article brings up the topic and problem in the internet world. An enormous number of websites are created or edited by people just like us who post their opinions, not facts. It is a good reminder to never believe what you read unless it is credible and unbiased. But what about teenagers or even adults who are unaware of this? It could mislead them, and in this case, even alter a person's presidential vote! Something needs to be done to validate or identify true or false information being spread on the Internet.
This past Friday, Sarah Palin was selected as John McCain's running mate for vice presidency. Therefore, her name has arose in many internet searches, Wikipedia being the most controversial due to its low credibility. This led Wikipedia editors to raise the protection level and restrict who can make changes on her page. It was discovered that a user named "Young Trigg" had been making a large amount of changes on her page. Although the user is unidentified, it is speculated that it may be her youngest son whose name is Trig.
This article brings up the topic and problem in the internet world. An enormous number of websites are created or edited by people just like us who post their opinions, not facts. It is a good reminder to never believe what you read unless it is credible and unbiased. But what about teenagers or even adults who are unaware of this? It could mislead them, and in this case, even alter a person's presidential vote! Something needs to be done to validate or identify true or false information being spread on the Internet.
Friday, August 29, 2008
Catch a Glimpse of the Original Bible
http://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/08/27/digital.scrolls/index.html
An international team formed in Israel is on the amazing journey of scanning the world's oldest copy of the Old Testament found on the Dead Sea Scrolls. These papyrus scrolls of text were discovered in 1947, so they have undergone large amounts of deterioration leaving them damp and brittle. The team is in the process of digitally posting pictures of each and every page on the Internet.
This story proves to be of huge significance because it describes the beginning of Time! Due to the switch to a digital world, this group, not of archaeologists and linguists but technical wizards, will be able to read through blackened or erased words. This will allow them to digitally enhance the pictures in order for the public to get a better view. This amazing ability is due to the high resolution and detail in today's technology.
An international team formed in Israel is on the amazing journey of scanning the world's oldest copy of the Old Testament found on the Dead Sea Scrolls. These papyrus scrolls of text were discovered in 1947, so they have undergone large amounts of deterioration leaving them damp and brittle. The team is in the process of digitally posting pictures of each and every page on the Internet.
This story proves to be of huge significance because it describes the beginning of Time! Due to the switch to a digital world, this group, not of archaeologists and linguists but technical wizards, will be able to read through blackened or erased words. This will allow them to digitally enhance the pictures in order for the public to get a better view. This amazing ability is due to the high resolution and detail in today's technology.
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