Consumer privacy bill of rights...optional but necessary?

Congress recently proposed the following bill however it is not mandatory that all companies comply with the guidelines however it does seem like a good idea.  Read the following article and share your thoughts regarding all the proposed act.  Which component do you think is the most important? Why?

http://money.cnn.com/2012/02/22/technology/bill_of_rights_privacy/index.htm

Group Project

Choose a topic related to technology in society.  Create a 5 minute power point about that topic.  Include details such as prominent people, pros and cons to society, how it will affect the future, and anything else you think we would be interested to learn about your topic.  Be creative and professional with your presentation.  You may work in groups of 2 or 3.

Topic approval - 5 points (Post topic to blog today)
Information - 20 points
Presentation - 15 points
Use of class time - 10 points
Total - 50 points

Presentation date: February 29th


*****Post your topic and group members to this blog today.

How to be a millionaire before you turn 25!

Review the following slide show.  What are at least three trends you notice from one millionaire to another?  What business idea interests you the most?  Why?  If someone came up to you and offered you a million dollars to tell them your best entrepreneur idea what would your idea be?  Why?

http://www.kiplinger.com/tools/slideshows/slideshow_pop.html?nm=YoungMillionaires

Have a great long weekend! :)

Ethical iPhone protest, will you take part?

There is a movement to ensure all factory workers involved in making iPhones are treated fairly.  We often hear the stereotypical horror stories of factory line conditions however these often have more truth behind them than we expect.  Read the following article about the reccent protests.  What do you think about the protest? Discuss the ethical implications of this manufacturing situation.  What are your thoughts about technology manufacturing in general?

http://money.cnn.com/2012/02/09/technology/apple_foxconn_petition/index.htm


Also, no class on Wednesday but there will be a blog post that day.  Make sure you do it!!!

Outside the "technology" box...

When the word "technology" comes up we tend to instantly think of computers, hackers, or anything that starts with "i" however technology encompasses a much wider array of topics.  Today we are going to look at how technology effects transportation.  Click on the link and take the quick quiz :) What do you think was the most worthwhile invention? Why? After you have completed this search the internet for another innovative transportation technology advancement that you find intriguing.  Paste the link in your response and write a brief description of the new technology.

http://www.cnn.com/2011/11/18/tech/innovation/transport-firsts-quiz/index.html

Super tech super bowl

Did you watch the Super Bowl yesterday?  Did you notice all the technology that is used to make the game the "ultimate experience"?  What did you notice and how has this changed over the last few years?  Also, what would a Super Bowl be without the ads.  Which one was your favorite?  In case you missed them here is a link to a few of the top ones.

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/buzziest-super-bowl-ads-2012-040450380.html


Read the following article about some of the high tech tools integrated into the Super Bowl presentation.

http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/03/tech/gaming-gadgets/super-bowl-tech/index.html


What do you think about these advances?  Do you enjoy the things they add to the experience?  What is your favorite technology related aspect of the Super Bowl and why?

Solar power, have you ever considered it?

"Solar Power" is a term most people recognize but few people fully understand the market behind the term.  Recently many of the manufacturers of products to generate solar power have saw a steep decline in business and as a result are facing bankrupcy.  The following article will discuss some of the factors leading to this decline.  Have you ever considered how intricate the energy field is?  What do you think the declining solar power market will mean for the economy and the US in general? What do you think a difference maker would be in the situation?

http://money.cnn.com/2011/11/30/technology/solar_power/index.htm