I don't know whether to embrace this new feature or what. I liked facebook because of the simplicity, apparently a lot of other people did too. Not only is facebook now increasingly becoming a meeting place monster of a site, but it's getting all these new applications.
One side of me thinks, "cool, I mean, group chats are pretty sweet," but what if you don't want to chat to somebody? Will the real time chats have the same new capabilities as instant messaging? Where you'll be able to block someone from seeing that you are on? I think it's just sort of a computer burn out. I mean personally, I don't see WHY we need it but then on the other hand we have a lot of stuff we don't NEED.
Actually, I just got to thinking, I mean it just hit me literally. This is one of those cases that can go either way. I mean, it beats sending video messages in the sense while your recording it's just you and the screen...awkward. However, with live chat I'll be able to chat with (and this idea popped in my head) my grandma. If she's on. Again, there's the telephone for things like that. But it only proves my point that we like options and convenience; it doesn't matter if we NEED it at that time.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Cyber News
THE BEATLES on Rock Band!
Yes, it's been said the newest addition to Rock Band's line is a re-reincarnation of one of the most influential bands of all time; The Beatles. Unlike most video games however this one is appealing in more ways than the graphic appeal and music, as stated in the New York Times article, "Never before has a video game had such intergenerational cultural resonance." That's what makes this game more appealing. Laden with beautiful graphics, Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and John Lennon come alive; capturing the interest of this generation and the one before it. It's said that the true message of the Beatles is shown through this game and that their music is brought alive. And what makes this such a great game, is that YOU and friends get to recreate the music all over again.
A game for all generations. For gamers and music lovers, this may be the game of the season.
And I personally can't wait to try it out =)
Original source of Info: coursecasts.course.com =P
Yes, it's been said the newest addition to Rock Band's line is a re-reincarnation of one of the most influential bands of all time; The Beatles. Unlike most video games however this one is appealing in more ways than the graphic appeal and music, as stated in the New York Times article, "Never before has a video game had such intergenerational cultural resonance." That's what makes this game more appealing. Laden with beautiful graphics, Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and John Lennon come alive; capturing the interest of this generation and the one before it. It's said that the true message of the Beatles is shown through this game and that their music is brought alive. And what makes this such a great game, is that YOU and friends get to recreate the music all over again.
A game for all generations. For gamers and music lovers, this may be the game of the season.
And I personally can't wait to try it out =)
Original source of Info: coursecasts.course.com =P
Thursday, August 27, 2009
The first post EVER!
Hey!
So just to answer a few questions that I have been asked each school year. My name is Ashton, and though I do have nicknames I would like to stick to my name as is. I am taking a full load of classes complete with 18 credits. I currently don't really have a JTCC major. I am hoping to get my Associates Degree and transfer. I'm browsing some schools in the area and don't plan to go out of state, looking to pursue a theater major down the line =).
My academic future hopefully holds something good. I plan to pursue my studies and my goal is to eventually establish a steady acting career, and to just be happy in whatever I plan to do or whatever happens along the way. Plans may change, but if I enjoy what I do, then I'll consider my 'goal' reached.
I really enjoy the computer, though sometimes I supposes it can get a bit boring. You can only go on facebook so many times. I have many interests, so web browsing on the computer expands my enjoyment of my interests. For instance, I would say half of my computer time, or a quarter of my computer time would be trying to find the chords/tabs to songs for guitar =) Or looking at an art video on youtube that my grandma sent me =). The computer is also a way to keep in touch withmy family and friends, I moved from New York so email helps me keep in touch with my friends 'n stuff =). So the internet isn't as much as a hobby as much as it's just a way to further expand my other hobbies.
I have a part-time job at Hallmark, I really enjoy it. My full-time job would be being a student.
I like/love many things haha. I have many interests. I am a competitive person who loves playing sports; softball, basketball, horse-back riding, karate, soccer...I've done a lot of sports. I also love to draw, paint, write (poetry etc...), I love to play my guitar <3 Sooooooooo much. I've been sorta teaching myself the instrument the past two years, I learn something new about it everyday. I've also liked to dabble into writing some songs. The list goes on but I'm going to close for now. I think I've covered a good amount for a first post =)
So just to answer a few questions that I have been asked each school year. My name is Ashton, and though I do have nicknames I would like to stick to my name as is. I am taking a full load of classes complete with 18 credits. I currently don't really have a JTCC major. I am hoping to get my Associates Degree and transfer. I'm browsing some schools in the area and don't plan to go out of state, looking to pursue a theater major down the line =).
My academic future hopefully holds something good. I plan to pursue my studies and my goal is to eventually establish a steady acting career, and to just be happy in whatever I plan to do or whatever happens along the way. Plans may change, but if I enjoy what I do, then I'll consider my 'goal' reached.
I really enjoy the computer, though sometimes I supposes it can get a bit boring. You can only go on facebook so many times. I have many interests, so web browsing on the computer expands my enjoyment of my interests. For instance, I would say half of my computer time, or a quarter of my computer time would be trying to find the chords/tabs to songs for guitar =) Or looking at an art video on youtube that my grandma sent me =). The computer is also a way to keep in touch withmy family and friends, I moved from New York so email helps me keep in touch with my friends 'n stuff =). So the internet isn't as much as a hobby as much as it's just a way to further expand my other hobbies.
I have a part-time job at Hallmark, I really enjoy it. My full-time job would be being a student.
I like/love many things haha. I have many interests. I am a competitive person who loves playing sports; softball, basketball, horse-back riding, karate, soccer...I've done a lot of sports. I also love to draw, paint, write (poetry etc...), I love to play my guitar <3 Sooooooooo much. I've been sorta teaching myself the instrument the past two years, I learn something new about it everyday. I've also liked to dabble into writing some songs. The list goes on but I'm going to close for now. I think I've covered a good amount for a first post =)
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