Evaluation of Technology and Privacy Sources

1)The New York Times source (http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/17/technology/internet/17facebook.html?_r=1) speaks of the privacy issue that was raised as Facebook changed its terms of service. Considering that the information posted on this source came from a reporter and not the editorial section of a reputable newspaper, one can say that this source is unbiased and simply just "stating the facts". I see no reason why the reporter would try to sway the reader into believing what Facebook did was just or not. The language that was used in this article also reinforces the last statement. This article also gives plenty of information regarding the issue and gives links to other sources that were involved in this privacy issue.

2) In the smoking gun link (http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/years/2009/0217092samsung1.html) which refers to the 14 year old being arrested, the story seems a bit possible. Except that the article seems to take things a bit too far. I would buy that a student would get in trouble for texting but have somewhat of a hard time believing that a student would be arrested because they would not stop text. Also the website is known for making up more than a few stories. Although a "rap sheet" is shown in the article, i have a hard time believing that a police station would make information like that public. The site seems to be making fun of people who text way too much and gives an extreme view of what may happen someday. Perhaps this story was inspired by the law that makes texting while driving illegal. I would not use this site as a credible source or at least think twice before using this as a source.

3) As i read through the Amanda L. French article (http://amandafrench.net/2009/02/16/facebook-terms-of-service-compared/) on the Facebook privacy issue i realize that, although on the top of the page it says that she is a "Ph.D.", how can i really trust her to not lie about being one. Of course this is just an assumption made by just viewing on of her sites pages. Surely if one takes their time to look through a website one can see if the source is lying about anything or if it in truth is a reliable source. The information on the article seems to really put down Facebook and its terms of service, but everything is reinforced by a lot of evidence. I agree that the terms of service that try to own your stuff are a bit much, but if i used this source for any reason i would have to keep in mind that this article really is opinionated, no matter how informative it is.


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essay 3 brainstorming

Technology that connects people; devices created that make life easier
-for humans and in turn allow human beings to communicate with each other no matter the distances between each human
-to communicate with eachother over long distances instantaniously

What does our generation think about what is private;

brainstorming technology

Technology is any device that eases life for human beings and also brings their thoughts together instantaneously.....

This technology can be represented with everyday items such as cell phones, laptops, and any other portable devices....

This technology is controlled by the individuals who maintain and or use said technology,
government plays a role in regulating the technology....

When one loses control of their personal information, identity theft may happen, people may learn things about you that one may want to keep private, people can take advantae of you....

new interview

I chose to do a second interview and decided to interview my good friend Viet Nghiem he is a current freshmen at SJSU.

Juan Ulate: How will or have the economic troubles affected you?

Viet Nghiem: The economic downturn has affected me in that it makes it difficult to gain footing in financial responsibility. Finding a job becomes more and more difficult as employers slash employee count, and at the same time we have to pay more for goods and services. Most people want to have a sense of financial independence, I certainly want to hold up my end of the bargain in not having my parents pay for my needs (boarding, food, etcetera), all the while they have to pay more and more for it.

JU: Does the idea of rising tuition costs frighten you, why?

VN:The idea of rising tuition is quite possibly the most frightening part of higher education – am I going to be able to make the most of the two, three thousand dollars that the university demands? If I don’t, how will I ‘cut it’ in the real world? By definition, rising tuition usually means that universities are receiving less and less money from the government – signs that they don’t have the funds to support each and every academic activity on campus. Rising tuition, to me, signals that I have to work that much harder to squeeze out the value of my time here while simultaneously try to find a way to simply pay for that time.

JU: Would you or do you feel more stressed if you have to worry about paying off your classes while attending classes?

VN: It is a prevalent worry about paying for classes while attending them. Some situations exist where you can save up for college and then pay off, maybe supplementing it with some part-time work on weekends or the off months. Paying as you go is a theme that is stressing in college because, frankly, you don’t know how long you’re gonna be there – you just keep on paying until you’re finished, and keep on working until you’re finished. That sense of… endlessness is a serious stress in college while trying to study.

outline

Title

I. Introduction
1. The California Budget cuts affect everyone but has a devastating effect on the California educational system, with these budget cuts tuition prices will rise and some CSU's will have to even deny entrance to students for the first time.

II. 1st paragraph
1. Major and minor effects of the budget cuts on California Schools
-Transition into Tuition Prices

III.2nd paragraph
1.By how much tuition prices will rise for CSU's, how will this affect students...
-Talk about class sizes and class availability if not already mentioned in the first paragraph or touch on it again....
-Use source for tuition increase percentage

IV. 3rd pragraph
1.Denial of students into CSU's
- Mention that this would be a first, how many students would be denied entrance,
-how will the denials affect students, education, economy...
-tie it all together? if possible

V. Conclusion
1. Restate thesis
2. emphasize the importance of education
- restate how this will affect students now and in the future(less educated, possibly)
- California should try to increase the education budget not reduce it



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Thesis statement

The California Budget cuts affect everyone but has a devastating effect on the California educational system, with these budget cuts tuition prices will rise and some CSU's will have to even deny entrance to students for the first time.