technology
Write Your Papers Tonight – Wikipedia to Blackout in SOPA Protest
As many know, Wikipedia is vehemently against SOPA, and they made the decision recently to black out the entire English-Language Wikipedia on January 18th. In a letter to all Wikipedia members Sue Garner explains the blackout and what spawned the decision.
This means, get that first paper of the semester out of the way before tonight, because if it’s due Thursday you’re going to have a lot harder time writing it without Wikipedia.
For those that are not familiar with SOPA, here is a quick video to fill you in.
Students Use Four-Square to Score Massive Discounts
Chances are if you have a “Smart Phone,” you have heard of Four Square. When it first debuted, a few select Appddicts (the tactical combination of App and Addicts), adopted Four Square right off the bat, but most people were not so keen on the prospect of people knowing where they are, go, or have [...]
The “Head Down” Age
I’ve been back in school for a couple of weeks now, and the most interesting thing about being around young undergrads again is seeing the transformation of the campus culture. Yes, there are still people lying under trees, skateboarding along the campus, and playing Frisbee across the quad, but something is different… Having been away [...]
Basic Texting Etiquette
Here are a couple of things to keep in mind when you find yourself texting… EVERYONE Too many abbreviations can be obnoxious. Do not text in the movie theater, during class, at the dinner table, or while on a date. This should be obvious. Be aware of your tone. It is really easy to come [...]
Best Questions and Statements for Siri on the Iphone 4
Apple has done it again. Everyone seems to be buzzing about the new artificial-intelligence “Personal Assistant” on the Iphone 4G-S. All I can say is this… Her name is Siri, and she has some attitude. If you are lucky enough to have one of these lovely devices, check her out and ask her a few [...]
Campusfood – A Virtual Food Court Open 24/7 for College Students
When you are up late with friends, and you want to order food, but don’t know what places are open or what you want to eat, Campusfood is the site for you. As described on their website, “Campusfood.com, Inc. is the nation’s leading network of restaurants, providing innovative marketing to restaurant partners and offering online [...]