Victims of hurricane Ike would have power if there were technology that could store emergency electricity and utilize it without extensive wires. I needed more scientific research to back up my theory. The last article wet the whistle but it wasn’t enough. People respect science because it supplies logical answers, unlike religious nonsense. So I needed a study from a source that was entirely focused on social science and cyberspace. I ran into Cyberpsychololgy: A Journal of psychosocial research on cyberspace, and an article titled, “Facebook and Myspace: Complement or Substitute for Face-to-Face Interaction?” In this study a survey was given to 183 college students to examine their use of Facebook and Myspace. “The study confirmed that Facebook and Myspace do act as an extension of face-to-face interaction, but some users do tend to rely on them for interpersonal communication more than face-to-face interaction.” (Kujath 75). Some users relied on … Read the rest
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Employing mobile computing technology for business operations can bring compelling benefits to any organization. Social media started out as a convenient way of keeping people in touch with each other. Through this innovative outlet, internet surfers from around the world were instantly given the ability to communicate with friends and family without having to actually talk to them. With a few uploads of your pictures and a couple lines of text, dormant friendships were given new life and everyone was excited to be part of the newest fad. Then the novelty wore off. Popular sites like Myspace became child’s play and sophisticated adults became embarrassed to be a part of the fad anymore. But just when you thought it was all over for this ‘new toy’ here comes Facebook, rounding the corner, picking up speed, and eventually leaving all other runners eating its dust. Now it’s cool again! Even better, … Read the rest
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If you are a Windows user like most people out there than you might have been thrilled after you heard that Microsoft came out with a brand-new operating system and that this operating system promised to solve many of the issues found in Windows Vista while improving on its look and performance. Some people who have postural kyphosis may benefit from pain relief by strengthening their abdominal muscles. Exercises like the abdominal press may provide some amount of correction to a dowager’s hump over time, but the AAOS reports that significant changes are not likely. To maximize results, use a variety of machines and workouts that target your entire body, and don’t be afraid to try new types of equipment. There are several exercise machines that are forgotten or overlooked because people don’t know how to use them. Cardio equipment like the upper-body ergometer, rowing machine and stepmill can still … Read the rest
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