Palm Pilots

So today in tech pete, we got introduced to all these different types of palm pilots, and all of these keyboards that go with the palm pilots. I didnt even realize that keyboards could go with palm pilots so this techonology was all new to me and very interesting actually. I think in the future I might invest in a palm pilot, but I am not sure because I have a laptop and a desktop, and a sweet blackjack II phone so why a palm pilot? I mean all of these functions are on the things i already have invested in so why invest more money in a palm pilot? Plus I am sure that keyboard doesnt come free with the palm pilot, however maybe with a grant in the future it would be sweet to get a palm pilot and have fun with that.

Reality tv

So I am addicted to some reality tv shows. I love rock of love 2, big brother, biggest loser, and basically everything else. I love biggest loser though because it gives me good dieting tips, and helps me think about how to exercise. This show is actually a good show to have on tv for young children to watch because it shows how dedication pays off but also it could be bad because they lose the weight so quickly. The other reality shows are pretty bad though for children so its not wise to let young children watch these type of dating shows, etc. Although it may be addicting for young adults, and even old ones, in the future ill never let my children watch this type of thing. So in my classroom, I may incorporate some stuff from biggest loser into it so kids realize just how important weight watching, and exercise is.

Speeding tickets

So apparently there's an email going around saying that the cops are out for everyone in the month of feb. Apparently if you are even going 5 over the speed limit, they will stop you and fine you. Now according to this email, the cops are supposed to be stopping someone every 10-20 minutes which is ridicilous, oh and heres the good part. if you dont have your license or registration or any of that stuff they ask for.. the price is going from like 170 to 500! I dont know about you but I will defiently have my stuff on hand just in case. It just amazes me how alot of people have heard about this, and its all because of the great technology of email.

Charlie Barlett

Tonight I watched Charlie Barlett with my boyfriend, and I honestly have to say I was a bit disappointed. This movie was displayed to be funny, but in reality it wasn't all that funny. It actually was a good movie though, just kind of serious and interesting not a comedy. So if you are in the state of mind to watch this movie, just remember its not as funny as it looks. This movie also is set in the 80's i believe and it was amazing to see the technology or lack of technology then. They had survellience cameras being installed and everyone was in a huge rage. Nowadays these cameras are just another day thing kind of like the sun or the moon. So it was interesting to see their outrage about being watched while doing things. I also watched big brother tonight, and they are constantly being watched. I really don't know how they handle that, but for 500,000 dollars I am sure I could too!

Away messages

It amazes me how people put every little thing in their away message, actually I am guilty of doing this. But it is interesting as to how many people read other's away messages. I always read my friends away messages but not in depth like some other people may. For example, my friend the other day when asked where katie was said oh shes with her boyfriend at ginger hill and I said oh did you talk to her? and she said no I read her away message. This is just amazing how one piece of information logged on the internet like that can be used in every day conversations.

Pens Game

So this weekend, I went to a penguins game with my friends. While I was there, I noticed on the scoreboard that they had this text messaging thing you could do. You can send a message to a number, and they post it immediately on the scoreboard in the middle of the ice. This was during a break, so me and my friends decided to see how long it would take to get up on the board. It immediately went up there! I just cant believe that a simple message could of gotten recieved that fast that it processed it and put it on the board. I was very impressed by this piece of technology.

Text Messaging

So I just got back from Tech PETE and I decided that I needed to blog about this article I just read. It said that a mayor in Michigan got caught having an affair with one of his staff after his text messages were revealed to be scandelous and he lied under oath about it. Now I don't know about you, but I don't like that people can find that much information about what is being said and sent. That stuff is sometimes private, and between you and the reciever. How in the world did technology get to the point where you can read every text message sent through this cell phone network? The fact that the cell phone company has the details to that much information amazes me. I am kind of indifferent on this subject because I think that the fact that it can reveal so much might help out in murder cases, scandals, etc and that would be great to catch the people who do that kind of thing. However, I do think it's an invasion of privacy and I don't want some random cell phone operator reading my texts. Anyone have any opinions on the subject?

Outdoor Pursuits

So this post is a bit late but the other day in Outdoor Pursuits, we had to do the trust fall. Now as everyone in that class probably knows, I am pretty scared of doing this trust building stuff. It's not that I don't trust the people, because I do. I just get kind of self consious about myself but I realize I need to get over it because its a stupid thing to be self consious about. I did overcome my fear and did the Trust Fall. I am overall greatful I did this because it made me trust my classmates more, and also feel more comfortable about myself. Everyone in the class was a huge help, and I really appericate it. Thanks especially to Julie:) you really came through for me on that day!
On a technology note, I saw the commerical for the paper thin laptop. Wow is all i can say. How can all that information fit into such a small thing? Its amazing what kind of things they come up with for laptops, next thing you know its going to be the size of a paperclip.
Until next time bloggers, good night!