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intolerable if we had to go back to computers that could run only one program of open only one file at a time” (Carr, 1). The Internet offers many distractions to reading an article online including, multi-screens, tabs/windows, ads on the side panels, hyperlinks and videos embedded on the webpage. Information provided online is not the same as reading an article on paper because the channel matters and interruptions are more prevalent online (Carr,1). While a user on Snapchat can still receive…

different communities earlier, such platforms has been a breeding ground for some individuals with ethically wrong ideas, to create violent news consistently. Political bloggers, for example, tend to advocate strong ideological positions and provide hyperlinks to other ideologically similar blogs (Lawrence et al., 2010), thus cutting off exposure to opposing viewpoints and breeding extreme stances among users (Lawrence et al., 2010; Sunstein, 2009), which can reduce confidence in government…

Not becoming mainstream in psychology and sociology until the mid-1980’s, treatment for substance abuse in adolescents, specifically, is a relatively new and continuously advancing area of study. There are many theories and therapies surrounding treatment options for teenagers (age range 12-17), as well as preventative measures taken to prevent the ever-growing addiction in these developing pupils. Although attempts and programs to prevent adolescent substance abuse can be very successful in…

social media, such as Facebook to freely advertise for themselves (38). In this specific industry often times these organizations have sponsors and in an effort to provide a strong relationship business to business, the film award sites can create hyperlinks to their sponsors, along with their logo. Another example of how technologies are enhancing this industry is advertising sponsors or events on an app, if the organization has…

The upcoming presidential election has been described as a great many things. but among the top are "crazy" and a "bad joke." In fact, there are only 2 words out of the top 20 that have a positive connotation (Fig. 1). Within the article titled "Can Donald Trump turn Texas blue?" which was originally published in one of The Economists online blogs, Democracy in America, a claim is made that, at first glance, seems as obscure as this election cycle: Hillary Clinton and the Democratic Party may be…

Ethel Carew Tax Exemption Assignment #2 Due 3/16/15 The key to a mutually beneficial corporate sponsorship agreement is for both parties involve to enter into a written, legally enforceable agreement. One that will spell out the scope of the agreement in terms of fees, mutual expectations, ongoing oversight, follow-up procedures and procedure (s) for termination should any party default. Corporate sponsorship income is vigorously scrutinized by the IRS and a non- profit organization such as…

Marrying Their Cousins? Ask the World’s Largest Family Tree, is what I would describe as clickbait. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary clickbait is defined as, “something (such as a headline) designed to make readers want to click on a hyperlink especially when the link leads to content of dubious value or interest” (Merriam-Webster). The dubiousness of this article comes with the question the title asks, something that can never properly be answered, because some Americans may never…

Death Beyond Death: Paper Books Paper books exist from ancient times up until today. Books have a long history, and it is unclear of when the first book was made. This long lasting legacy still remains today. There is a major debate on whether or not paper books will be extinct or not. However, people seem to misinterpret the debate. Paper books did not vanish because people are not using it anymore, but paper books are decreasing because not many people use it. The decrease in the usage of…

If you hadn’t already realized, Instagram has been steadily gaining social momentum, big time. Facebook’s earlier acquisition of Instagram was certainly a smart move, now 400 Million monthly users strong- that’s 50 Million more than Twitter! It’s fair to say that this heavily image-focused social media platform is emerging as the next frontier for social media marketing. One of the greatest attractions to marketing t-shirts, apparel or almost any other product online, is the high levels of…

The intent is merely to relay my observations as a concerned participant of the anti-bullying initiatives. Part of this concern has to do with the ‘Bullying’ web page listed under the ‘Supporting You’ tab, in association with ‘Prevention Programs’, listed under ‘Caring & Safe Schools’. The sterility of the language acts as a salve for the victims of bullying. Insomuch, its application leaves a tangible sense promptly exposing the presence of a bully. The sterility potently prevents further…