Black, Small, Cyber, Giving

What comes to mind when you read the 4 words in the title?  There is actually a correlation between all these words!  Read the following articles.  What trends do you notice? What do these trends say about the current economy and society in general?  Did you participate in any of these events?  What are your thoughts on all of this craziness?

http://www.ecommercebytes.com/cab/abn/y12/m11/i27/s04

http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/blog/retail/2012/11/report-cyber-monday-sales-up-27.html

http://fox4kc.com/2012/11/27/black-friday-cyber-monday-and-now-givingtuesday/

No Class 11/21/2013

Just a reminder - No Class 11/21/2013

HOT TOPICS - Round 2

You have the first 20 minutes of class to complete the following tasks.

You can work in partners if you would like! Chose one of the topics listed below or one you come up with on your own. Post your group and topic choice to this blog. Read 2 to 3 articles and give the class an update on current events in society and how technology is influencing that event. Do not read any article that is over 3 months old. Post the links to the articles you reviewed and a short summary on your topic.

Here are some options to get you started but feel free to be creative and pick something not on this list!!!

Tornadoes in the Midwest
Affordable Care Act
Google maps
Daredevil Divers
Mayor of Toronto
JFK Theories
Toddler napping with puppies
PS4

Exercise Technology

To promote exercise and the upcoming Olympics, Moscow has adapted a very unique ticket price.  Check out the link below to learn more! What do you think?  What are some other ways that technology promotes fitness?  Share a link to another fitness technology idea that you think is cool!

http://www.viralviralvideos.com/2013/11/11/moscow-subway-ticket-machine-accepts-30-squats-as-payment/

Reminder - No Class 11/12/2013

Just in case you haven't been in class recently I wanted to remind everyone that there is no class today. We will meet again on Thursday, November 14th.  See you then!

Another sign that technology effects everything...

Many 20 - 30 year olds spent their childhood begging their parents to take the to Blockbuster or another local movie rental place.  This is apparently something youngsters and adults no longer look forward to.  Blockbuster is feeling the effect of the growing trend of online streaming of movies, tv shows, and various other media sources.  Here is an article of just how extreme this trend has become.  What is your viewing preference?  Do you subscribe to an online broadcaster such as Netflix?  How do you think this is affecting society?

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/dish-network-close-blockbuster-stores-193325822.html


Here is an opinion of why Blockbuster is a dying company.

http://news.yahoo.com/netflix-genres-documentaries-standup-comedy-190658208.html

What do you think?

Another side to the Olympics

There is no doubt that the Olympics are a worldwide phenomenon that captivates audiences every two years.  Recently, London hosted the 2012 Summer Games and Sochi is set to host the 2014 Winter games.  The following articles outline a few interesting points about how technology was a major part of the Olympics in London.  What are some other aspects of the games that technology effected?  Was it a positive or negative effect?  If you could stir a technology revolution at the Olympics, what would be your targeted area?

 http://www.computerweekly.com/news/2240161354/The-Olympics-in-technology-stats

http://www.itproportal.com/2012/07/24/the-tech-behind-the-2012-olympic-games/

http://news.yahoo.com/how-new-technology-has-transformed-the-olympics.html