When people are recommended to watch a terrible movie or something that is completely unrelated to their style or taste, it can turn them off to taking another’s advice.
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A 60-year-old woman bit off exactly what she could chew — and she got her vision back in the process.
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In a corner of the Chemical Sciences Laboratory building there’s a room lit by digital projectors and flat-screen TVs that looks suspiciously similar to the lair of a James Bond villain. Digital globes rotate while constantly updating information and a 3-D map of Southern California hovers over some menacing triangles, all with the aid of high-flying satellites.
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For some people, going to the doctor can be a nightmare, especially when receiving a vaccination. The pain caused by large needles instills enough fear in some that they completely avoid going to the doctor’s office. This extreme fear of needles, known as trypanophobia, can cause problems for people whether they’re going in for a flu vaccination or if they need to receive shots on a regular basis.
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Almost everything you use on a daily basis has been designed by someone else — your toothbrush, alarm clock, coffeepot, chair — you name it and it’s been created by another individual. Technology is intended to make our lives easier, better and more convenient. But, how far do these products permeate our lives?
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First off, it is pronounced “i-moh-ti-kon.” I have heard too many people go into it as though they are saying the word “emotion” and hearing it pronounced that way is more awkward than the thing itself. Emoticons, also referred to as smileys by our parents and people from the Midwest, were first reportedly used on the Internet in 1980 by a man on an Internet message board. Whether or not he was the first one to actually create and use the emoticon is highly contested and surprisingly, a high number of hits come up if you Google the matter.
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Besides Facebook, the iPhone can also be used for homework or safety
A revolutionary phone, a widescreen iPod and a breakthrough Internet device — this is how Apple defines the new iPhone 3G. The 3G technology gives the iPhone quick access to the Internet and e-mail throughout cellular networks around the world. Now you can surf the Web, download e-mail, get directions and watch videos — even while you’re on a call. There are already 35,000 applications available for download on the iPhone, and this device sets a new benchmark for the cell phone world.
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The résumé is your first impression, but don’t let it be the last
You may be overly qualified for a job you apply for, but if your résumé is unattractive in any way to the employer, chances are you won’t even get an interview. Résumés are your first and only chance to stand out. Especially for those of us with little experience, an attractive résumé can determine if we get a foot in the door or not. Here are some tips to consider when writing the best possible résumé.
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If I hear one more thing about the declining economy and poor job market, I might just drop out of college. OK, that’s a bit of an exaggeration, but repeatedly hearing about the recession and numerous layoffs is anything but encouraging for someone who will enter the real world in one year.
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You’re about to graduate and have a job lined up. The only thing that stands between you and a future career is the interview. The process can be stressful, but utilizing these tips can help you land your dream job.
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New Web site creates network for students and professors alike
Network, network, network. In college, network is the golden term. Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn make online social networking as easy as a click. Now, with www.brainify.com, students and professors can enjoy the benefits of academic networking.
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No need for buttons, just tell this iPod what music to play
Apple touched the hearts of music lovers with the iPod. A few years later, it introduced the iPod touch and much to everyone’s delight it launched the iPod nano, making people wonder if life could get any better.
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Nobody likes being overcharged at a mechanic or going on a date where the food is superb but the service is subpar. It seems that question of “am I getting the most bang for my buck?” always lingers when going somewhere. However, www.yelp.com has solved this problem through the assistance of local residents.
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After an amazing semester traveling around Europe, there isn’t anything you’d like more than sharing the experiences through pictures and stories. Why not share that amazing semester with others who share that same passion for travel and adventure on the newly designed Web site, www.trotterbud.com.
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A well-organized and easy to use version of craigslist for a college population is www.collegepostings.com. Creator Kenny Walker described it as “an online marketplace for college students providing students an easy way to buy and sell textbooks, find housing and roommates, full-time jobs and internships and more.” Quite a few colleges, including San Diego State, are part of the site and give students a forum to advertise anything from spare rooms and textbooks for sale to tutoring services.
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From graduation parties to Greek events, www.socialbetty.com makes event planning easier for everyone. Heather Nelson attended San Diego State and has used both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees to create www.socialbetty.com as well as other companies.
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As we progress into the 21st century the true capabilities of the World Wide Web are still unfolding. The current functionality, flexibility and connectivity the Internet offers is far greater than anyone could have imagined. Our generation is molded around the notion of open sources and free information. Just last month, 9.9 billion searches on core searches engines such as Google and Yahoo were conducted by Americans alone.
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As your heart begins to beat faster than ever before, your hands begin to grip tight on to the seat in front of you. Surprisingly, you sit silent rather than scream and your blood feels like it is pumping at freezing temperatures. You aren’t on a roller coaster about to drop or on the last stage of an ascent on Mt. Everest, you are on a plane –– and it is about to crash.
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Science Center offers exhibits that give a unique perspective of the galaxy
Forget about Styrofoam planets and dioramas, the newest exhibit at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center is a place where science and technology merge.
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This new Web site will help students get easy-to-read summaries to study
It’s the weekend before finals and you’re behind on the reading for each of your classes. You have to finish the readings in order to fill out five study guides, make 200 note cards and walk away from the class with a passing grade. So, what do you do to escape the pressure of the finals — without doing all that reading?
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One minute you’re eating lunch at the kitchen table and the next minute glasses are clinking, books are falling open off the shelf and the floor is rocking from side to side under your feet.
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As your heart begins to beat faster than ever before, your hands begin to grip tight on to the seat in front of you. Surprisingly, you sit silent rather than scream and your blood feels like it is pumping at freezing temperatures. You aren’t on a roller coaster about to drop or on the last stage of an ascent on Mt. Everest, you are on a plane –– and it is about to crash.
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Every day it becomes easier and easier to stay informed via cell phone
It’s true, the world isn’t exactly at your fingertips; but ChaCha, a new innovative technology, quite literally, is.
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This new storage tool helps students and professionals with computer documents
If your best quality is that you don’t stand out, then you need to work on some social skills. But if a piece of software’s best quality doesn’t stand out, then something is being done right.
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An atom-smasher machine may offer new insight to the future of our universe
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but we are all going to be sucked into a black hole of our own creation within the near future.
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T-Mobile teamed up with this search engine to create more than just a cell phone
Since the dawn of the new millennium, Apple, the King David of the tech world, has been able to quickly dispose of any Goliaths that come its way. One major example is how quickly it was able to eradicate Microsoft in the consumer-electronics field with the now ubiquitous iPod. The iPhone's pairing with AT&T has made it the envy of the other major carriers in the telecom industry. However, Google's recent unveiling of its new mobile operating system, dubbed Android, on T-Mobile's new G1 phone may show that after 32 years in the market, Apple could be the new Goliath against the 10-year-old search engine. Recent history has also shown that you shouldn't underestimate Google's power.
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Astronomers able to make new discoveries with the unique Hubble telescope
Are we alone in the universe? This question has plagued scientists, theologians and everyday people for millions of years. However, with a recent discovery by NASA, an answer to this question is one step closer.
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