Friday, November 30, 2007

Reader and Kindle

Professor Moss posted an interesting blog about a new wireless reading device. There are some reading devices out on the market now, two of which are the Reader and Kindle. The growing technology is making it easier and easier everyday to obtain information. Having a small portable device to read a book or a newspaper is a very creative and innovative tool. I would consider getting a Kindle myself if the price goes down. I like the fact that Professor Moss added the comment about texture in her blog. I think it would be quite difficult to adjust to such a device. We were taught to hold a book in our hands and manually flip pages to continue reading. It will be interesting to see how I would be able to adapt to a Reader or Kindle. I am unsure if I rather have a book on paper or read a book through a wireless device. Most of my reading is done through the computer so having another wireless device to read information from will probably not be a major adjustment for me. I am curious to know what others think about a wireless reading device!

Tuesday, November 27, 2007

The Fork

When I think of a fork, art comes to mind. Besides using a fork as an eating utensil, people have opened their imaginations to create art. A fork has simple characteristics: sharp edges, plastic or metal, a handle, and prongs. Going beyond the obvious properties of a fork is what creates the art of a fork. Professor Moss and her love for forks and its impact gave me more insight in what a fork is all about. I browsed a few internet sites, and found these wonderful fork designs shown below. Enjoy!










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Tuesday, November 20, 2007

The Impact of Technology

In class last week, we were asked to wander North Campus, at the UofM campus and interview people about technology. The questions asked were:
(1) Where do you go when you're seeking reliable information?
(2) Where do you get the news?
(3) Do you crosscheck information or make other effors to verify the information you recieve?
(4) Do your favorite news outlets give you a world perspective?
(5) Do you think we need more news sources than the ones we have already?

I interviewed 7 people and asked the questions I stated above. To generalize the overall response, the internet is the main avenue taken to obtain information. Why is the internet used so frequently? Are there other ways to obtain news and information more efficiently? The internet is growing exponentially, and many people find it very easy and quick to retrieve news and updates from the internet. A couple of responses to questions 1 and 2 were television. Many people said that they crosscheck information when researching on the internet. All seven people said that their news outlets can give them a world perspective or a local perspective. It depends on what you want to know, and what website or tv channel you wish to view. In today's day and age, we have many options in retrieving news and information. Everybody concluded by saying that we do not need any more news sources than the ones we have now. What sources do you use for obtaining news and information?