http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/21/the-day-live-web-video-streaming-failed-us/
This article discusses what happened when too many people tried to tune into the inauguration speech at the same time. People were put into "virtual waiting rooms" which is a weird thing to think about.
I think that it is crazy how many people watched it online. It really goes to show the kind of age we live in today. I think it's weird to think that one of the biggest news companies in the nation couldn't support the rush of online traffic especially on such a highly anticipated event. I think that our world is changing when you can watch something(in this case, one of the most historical events in our country's history) that is taking place in real time.
I watched the speech on the television and I had know problems. I have watched the inauguration speech on television for as long as I could remember. While I was watching, I saw how many different kinds of media cameras were there and it was also very surprising. When you think about it, it is almost hard to imagine what it would be like without the technology we have today. It is even harder to imagine where technology is going to go in the future.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Thursday, January 22, 2009
G.E Invests in New Wind Technology
http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-10147945-54.html
General Electric, one of the largest companies in the world, has decided to invest $20 million in a company called TPI which manufacturers wind turbines. This investment by G.E is a huge step in the right direction by a company of it's size.
The company showed serious concern by donating that amount of money. The company did not have to do it but they wanted to showed that they actually did care about the environment. Their new "Ecomagination" program is designed to start moving the manufacturing industry towards a "green" future. This is particularly important in America today where we pollute heavily and do barely anything to replenish the environment. Also, with the American economy in the shape it's in, this new program is an excellent oppurtunity to create jobs for many.
I think the program is a great idea respect General Electric for doing something like this. It it not only going to be good for the enviroment but also for the economy, and job market too. The program seems to benefit everyone.
Hopefully, other big companies recognize what G.E is doing and jump on the bandwagon. If three or four other companies the size of G.E take the same initiative, it has the potential to start a "green" revolution. If something along the lines of a "green" revolution doesn't take place sometime soon, we might be in trouble as a planet.
General Electric, one of the largest companies in the world, has decided to invest $20 million in a company called TPI which manufacturers wind turbines. This investment by G.E is a huge step in the right direction by a company of it's size.
The company showed serious concern by donating that amount of money. The company did not have to do it but they wanted to showed that they actually did care about the environment. Their new "Ecomagination" program is designed to start moving the manufacturing industry towards a "green" future. This is particularly important in America today where we pollute heavily and do barely anything to replenish the environment. Also, with the American economy in the shape it's in, this new program is an excellent oppurtunity to create jobs for many.
I think the program is a great idea respect General Electric for doing something like this. It it not only going to be good for the enviroment but also for the economy, and job market too. The program seems to benefit everyone.
Hopefully, other big companies recognize what G.E is doing and jump on the bandwagon. If three or four other companies the size of G.E take the same initiative, it has the potential to start a "green" revolution. If something along the lines of a "green" revolution doesn't take place sometime soon, we might be in trouble as a planet.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
One laptop per child?
http://contexts.org/socimages/2009/01/13/one-laptop-per-child-then-what/
In some developing countries, a new program titled "OLPC" or one laptop per child is being started to provide children with the chance to become educated. The children of these countries are given a very cheap, somewhat low grade laptop. The program has increased attendance rates in schools dramatically.
I think that this program is a very good idea. If these third world, developing nations manage to educate the youth of their nation, they might be able to solve the problems facing that country such as debt, poverty, crime and any other civil problem.
The only criticism I have towards the program is that some nations cant afford to provide the kids with the laptops. Also, the nations don't have the capabilities to teach the kids to read, write, and use the computers.
Overall, the program is a very good idea.
In some developing countries, a new program titled "OLPC" or one laptop per child is being started to provide children with the chance to become educated. The children of these countries are given a very cheap, somewhat low grade laptop. The program has increased attendance rates in schools dramatically.
I think that this program is a very good idea. If these third world, developing nations manage to educate the youth of their nation, they might be able to solve the problems facing that country such as debt, poverty, crime and any other civil problem.
The only criticism I have towards the program is that some nations cant afford to provide the kids with the laptops. Also, the nations don't have the capabilities to teach the kids to read, write, and use the computers.
Overall, the program is a very good idea.
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