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Are Bloggers Journalists: Are Blogs new Journalism?

Is blogging the new form of Journalism? Should bloggers be held to the same standards as the media? These are the questions that need to be answered as you watch this video from Chris Pirillo of http://live.pirillo.com.

Some of the Comments on this Video:

Commentor 1: Good subject chrus. If you are getting paid to blog for a company, then you have a set of standards, and therefore should be held accountable.

In many cases, bloggers are more trusted than journalists, because good bloggers link out to things they write about thereby sourcing their work.

All good writers, whether a blogger, journalist or both, should practice good writing, and good writing includes being responsible for what you write.

Commentor 2: I can not say I am a good writer in the English language, but I hate seeing a blog with only pictures on it. They take longer to load in my opinion. If all I want to post is pictures then I open a web gallery instead. I hear picasa is a good. These bloggers are degrading all those that want more than just a fresh look at someone’s behind. At least tell the audience why you think that behind is that special in a paragragh or two, before taking such bold move.

Commentor 3: I don’t believe bloggers are journalists as journalism takes some skill, however I do believe they play a fairly important role in providing sometimes useful or interesting information, via the web.

I have a blog and also do some journalism work. they do not cross.

Looking for Excellent Dallas Family Lawyers? Read Here…

dallas-divorce-lawMarriage, truly presents one of the most complicated personal problems in human life. In marriage the most emotionally affecting as well as the most idealistic of all human dreams has to be worked out harmoniously into an ordinary working relationship.

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New Language, New Values:Are Computers Transforming Humanity?

computers-transforming-humanityOur ability to reach across time and space and build connections via technology with anyone, anywhere and at any time is changing more than our sense of community; it’s changing how we communicate, too.

“There is a new language being produced, although it’s not replacing our existing language,” says anthropologist Patricia Sachs Chess, founder and president of Social Solutions Inc., a consulting firm in Tempe, Ariz.

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Wolfram Alpha- A New Search Engine Bigger Than Google?

The contribution of the Internet for the purpose of researching was undeniably a great one. In fact, researchers prefer to use the Internet as the information source rather than books. But are you one of those who have gotten tired of the numerous pages of results being showed to you when in fact it is monotonous in content? Well, Wolfram Alpha will be the key for this problem.

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Study Shows: Many Twitters are Quick Quitters

twitters-are-quick-quittersToday’s Twitters are often tomorrow’s quitters, according to data that questions the long-term success of the latest social networking sensation used by celebrities from Oprah Winfrey to Britney Spears.

Data from Nielsen Online, which measures Internet traffic, found that more than 60 percent of Twitter users stopped using the free social networking site a month after joining.

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An Inquiry to Life’s Purpose

wondering-about-the-purpose-of-lifeWith so many changes that have occurred through the years in various fields, man has become so absorbed in his mundane existence. In technology alone, man has become a master of his own fate, the captain of his own ship. Material culture has dramatically influenced our way of thinking. But, let us not forget that we are not creatures of technology and culture. We create technology. We create culture.

So many things have cropped up since time immemorial about human existence. Philosophers from various periods of time have pondered over the questions about the whys and ifs of life. Are you wondering about the purpose of life? What is the very raison d etre why we exist? What is the essence of human existence? Is our fate predetermined? Does life give us what we expect of it?

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News: Google to Buy Expedia?

Google to Buy Expedia? Is this true? Yes!, A month from now rumors has been circulating the internet that Google may prowl to swallow up Expedia.com. Expedia which currently has a market cap of $2.24 Billion could probably be acquired by Google for around $3 billion, give or take a couple hundred million dollars. Expedia finds the best travel deals on anything from hotels, to airfare, to rental cars, to Cruises, and to travel activities. Their service really is top of the line. Take it from someone who just purchased airline tickets from them a few months back at a rate, which in my opinion was phenomenal. Google could take the current setup and work it into their search results. So if someone was to search for “cheap airfare from New York to Los Angeles” the Expedia prices would quickly pop up in the actual search results without you even having to visit their site. This is a sure advantage for Google who would be taking advantage of Economies of scope. The two companies are sure complements to one another, and any regulatory concerns will not be a factor. Will the deal go through? I certainly think we will be hearing more about this possible acquisition in the days and weeks ahead. With market values for companies’ way down, it is an ideal time for larger companies to shop around for cheap acquisitions. Note that Expedia stock is currently trading at about a 70% discount from last years highs.

But the stock of Expedia (EXPE) and Google (GOOG) have gone up considerably. Would this acquisition on Google’s part make sense?

The use of Internet: A Boon or a Bane?

Internet has many benefits to us it may help us in our studies, researches, daily lives; communicate with other students nationwide or even worldwide. They can also share their knowledge and gain knowledge too, send their experiences, and share their ideas and learn more. The Internet has revolutionized the academic life both students and professionals alike. Through the Internet, we can research even the hardest topic. With just a single click of the mouse, and presto, you have the research in just a second. Teachers can also derive benefits on the Internet; through it they can teach their topics easily — no sweat.

Internet has many good things can do to us. It may help us easily understand the topic we can’t get in our library but in but through surfing the Internet, you will be able to find it in just a second. However, in its good things we may find bad things in this Internet. Some are using this Internet as a medium to spread pornography and black propaganda. Pornographic websites abound. They showing pornographic films and pictures and scandals that children’s can view by using the Internet. I think it’s once of the causes of having premarital sex that is getting a bit alarming as the days go by. Internet is a helpful partner in us but it may also cause addiction. But responsible Internet use is the key to make the Internet the partner for education and research.