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Social Bookmarking

• What's another way you can organize and store information on your computers?
• You can use folders, tags etc.

• What have you learned from researching the above topics? What do you know now about  those current events that you didn't know before?
• I have learned that a lot of bad things happen in the world that could affect me and I didn't even know they were happening. For example, the Nigeria kidnapping that could have happened anywhere and i am only finding out about it now.

• What are other social bookmarking apps/websites?
• Diigo, RSS, and many more.

• Will you continue to use social bookmarking?
• Yes because it helps me to stay organized.

Twitter adds option to 'mute' people

Twitter is introducing a way to silence noisy people you follow but aren't quite ready to unfollow. They call this new option 'mute' it lets you hide the tweets and activity of a selected accounts from your timeline. Muting someone won’t stop the person from being able to interact with your tweets  it wont stop them from favoriting, replying or retweeting your tweets.

What is digital organizing?

Digital organizing to me is organizing your information or bookmarks using tags to make it easier to view and access.

New cassette tape could hold 47 million songs

Forget the cloud, and rework your mental image of those mysterious data centers. Sony has reinvented a tool for storing a mind-numbing amount of data: The cassette tape But this isn't one of those rattling plastic tapes you used to compile your ultimate summer road-trip jams and, too often, were probably forced to rewind with a pencil. Sony's record-breaking magnetic tape technology allows it to store 180 terabytes of data on a single cartridge. That's the same amount of storage as 1,184 iPod Classics, Apple's roomiest music player, which can hold about 40,000 songs. Using that number, Sony's new cassette could technically store about 47.3 million songs of its own.

Web 2.0 tool

The Plagiarism checker is a very useful tool to use for any research papers I ever have to do in the future. This tool will come in most handy for Ms. Hunter's English class. This tool will help me in the future to get higher grades on my research papers and it is also a good  way to double check that I have not plagiarized anything by accident. This will help me to learn not to plagiarize for anything in the future.

Social media advice for career-minded students. 10 things to consider.

This article is a really good and informative article. Every person that has some kind of social media should really read this because it is really informative. It lets you know how to  make your social media more professional instead of being childish.

Assignment: RSS

1. Why did you select the sites you subscribed to?

• I selected these sites because they either fit the correct category that I had to look for or i am actually interested in that website.

1. Was it easy to find feeds and to subscribe to them?

• It was not easy to feeds to subscribe to because not all websites have the rss feed and if they do not all rss feeds are easy to locate.

1. Which sites were your favorites?

• My favorite sites were the NYT volleyball and the TMZ celebrity news.

1. What else can you use RSS feeds for?

• It makes checking individual websites for latest news easier and faster.

1. How likely are you to continue to use RSS feeds in the future?

• Not very likely but I'm glad that i learned how to use it in case i ever do need to use it in the future I know how to.

AOL hack causes zombie spam

Hackers stole "a significant number" of email addresses, passwords, contact lists, postal addresses and answers to security questions, the company said in a blog post Monday. Anyone of the company's 120 million account holders might be affected. Judging by AOL's description of the incident, that total number could well be in the tens of millions. Non-AOL users Watch out for spam that looks like it came from you or your friends' AOL accounts.

Flappy48

A game developer has combined two of 2014's most addictive games  Flappy Bird and 2048  into one addictive mash up called Flappy48. The free game challenges users to combine tiles into larger numbers, an element of 2048, while making sure they don't crash into columns that appear as the numbers fly through the screen, an element of Flappy Bird. Flappy48 can be played on the Web on desktops and laptops. It requires the installation of the Unity Web Player.

Rumba Cubana

     

  My favorite restaurant is Rumba Cubana. It is located in North Bergen on Broadway. They serve different kinds of Cuban food. My favorite dish is the Cuban sandwich with fried plantains. 

         Its a mom and pop kind of restaurant they only have two locations.This is my favorite restaurant because they have the best Cuban food ever. My family and I always go there to enjoy an amazing meal. 

       If Rumba Cubana closed down i would most likely go to Havana 59 in Moonachie. Every review you read about Rumba Cubana always talks about the great food and the vibe of everyone around you. The restaurant is Cuba themed with old straw hats and bongos everywhere. They even have a clothes line with little clothes to give it the authentic look.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Charge your cell phone in 30 seconds

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Managing battery power can be the most frustrating part of owning a smartphone. Phone batteries typically last less than a day, and charging them back up can take a full hour.An Israeli company has posted a video on YouTube with the prototype for technology that can charge a cell phone battery in just 30 seconds.

New IRS rules make using Bitcoins a fiasco

The IRS last week will force the average Bitcoin user to keep a strict record of every purchase made all year long then perform difficult calculations to account for the changing value of a bitcoin.It's meant to extract taxes from any gains in Bitcoin's value, and the rule applies to everything bought with electronic money, from coffee to cars.That's problematic for two reasons. The going rate for a bitcoin fluctuates wildly easily by more than $10 a day. And no one diligently records the price of a bitcoin at every purchase.For example, you buy a bitcoin for $500. It doubles in value to $1,000. With your more powerful bitcoin, you can now spend it all on a guitar. You enjoyed a $500 gain in Bitcoin value, and you'll need to report that on your tax return

Wiki Research

1. How can a wiki be used in your current classes? Be specific to your classes!

• I can use wiki in my current class like for examples World History the whole class can post on the wiki their notes about nationalism so its easier for the class to study. 

    2.  What are the benefits of using a wiki?

• The benefits of using a wiki is that many people can edit it and add on information if its needed

    3.  How can we create one in this class and utilize it?

• We could create one for how to film and post a movie and add special effects.

    4. What experience do you have using or creating wikis?

• I have used a wiki in World History and the whole class contributed to adding their part of their project.

 

Do Now: Wiki 3/31

Wikis are sites that you could post important information on. I have used Wikipedia and wiki dot in world history. A wiki can be used for education by the whole class posting what they know on a specific topic.

Google Glass getting a stylish makeover

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Google announced late Monday that it is joining forces with eyewear giant Luxottica to design, develop and distribute a new generation of Glass. Glass, Google's experimental gadget that places a notification screen above your eye, initially launched in 2013 as an exciting futuristic product. Since then, it has become an overhyped niche gadget with a public relations problem. By appearing more stylish, Google is hoping Glass may gain broader market appeal before it releases the product to the broader public toward the end of 2014. Luxottica and Google will establish a team of experts devoted to working on new Glass products "that straddle the line between high-fashion, lifestyle and innovative technology," the eyewear company says. The frames firm -- the largest eyewear company in the world -- manufactures glasses for Oakley, Persol, Prada, Ray-Ban and Versace. It also owns retailers including LensCrafters, Sunglasses Hut and Pearle Vision, giving Google the ability to showcase its new designs in brick-and-mortar stores.

Do Now 3/24

I would only but it if it works or if other people recommend it. I would also buy it if its trending and its super popular.

The MET

Invisibility

If I was invisible for a day I would try to help all starving, cold, homeless people find a home. They are still people and deserve to have a second chance just like anyone else. Homeless people should be able to get a simple job such as maybe taking out the garbage or picking up little things and work their way up to something better. They should have the opportunity to get on their own two feet.

 If I could not do that then i would help cure a terrible sickness. For example cancer i would help to cure all the kids and adults that suffer from any kind of cancer. But not only any kind of cure but a cure that is 100% positive to work.

United Airlines to offer hundreds of movies, tv shows for free streaming on Apple devices, laptops

Starting in April, flying may be just a little bit more bearable. United Airlines recently announced passengers will be able to watch hundreds of television shows and movies for free on their laptops and Apple devices. To watch the free entertainment, which includes around 200 shows and 150 films, passengers will have to download the United Airlines application or install a browser plug-in, based on the device they're using. From there, customers can watch any of the content 
available without needing to pay for WiFi. The 
aircraft company expects most of their domestic 
planes to have the service by the end of this year.

Do Now 3/5

Many people use spreadsheets for many different reasons. They can be used by teachers, students, and parents. It can be used to put in grade and organize important digits and and words. Teachers can find out kids grade average or if they are going on a class trip they can see who handed in their permission slip or see who paid.

Netflix's book marks your spot when you drift off to sleep

We’ve all been there: You’re getting drowsy and you’ve got school or work early the next morning, but you’re four hours deep into a Dexter  binge-watching session and there’s no way you’re dragging yourself to bed until you wrap just one more episode. But eventually, biology wins and you end up passing out on the couch during the ninth episode.The hack is a collaboration with Fitbit, a maker of fitness tracking bands, according to a post on Netflix’s blog.Presumably, the device is connected wirelessly via Bluetooth to whatever you’re using to watch Netflix.When you fall asleep, the Fitbit informs Netflix, which then pauses whatever show or movie you’re watching, simultaneously setting a sleep bookmark so you’ll be able to pick up where you left off the next day.

Educational Technology and Copyright Law

This post has showed me that even putting a picture in your powerpoint counts as copyrighting.

Samsung set to unveil latest Galaxy smartphone

Having already revealed its latest take on the smartwatch, Samsung will host an event at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on Monday, where it is widely expected they will unveil their latest Galaxy smartphone. Online reports have swirled over what the new smartphone will feature, including a fingerprint sensor, also available on the rival iPhone 5 from Apple. During an interview with Bloomberg in January, Samsung mobile chief Lee Young Hee hinted at a significant upgrade from the Galaxy S4, which topped 40 million in global sales six months after launching last April.Llamas says some of the terms used in Samsung's teaser video could hint to new features, such as slide with the word "Wet," which might suggest waterproofing similar to the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active.

My Class!!

          My Spanish II teacher is Mrs. Daniele I am in her 2nd period class. I expected to learn many things in her class this year. For example i expected to lean how to conjugate spanish verbs and learn more about other spanish countries. I have learned how to conjugate verbs, the rules for the class what to do and what not to do.Some interesting aspects in the class are Bilografias they are due every Friday and they help your grade if you do them if not they can hurt your grade badly.
          Her grading policy is an average of 65% is necessary to receive a passing grade for each quarter.Classroom Participation,Classroom Behavior, Class Preparation, and Class Reinforcement all count towards your grade. Grade percentages: 25% Tests, 15%  Quizzes, 25%  Formative Assessments: (Projects), 15%  Informal Assessments: (class projects), 10% Classwork and Participation, 10% Homework.  We don't really use any technology in the class. However when we have to hand in an essay we must hand it in typed.

       

                          Mrs. Daniele's Website   Spanish to English dictionary          

'123456' tops list of worst passwords

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Maybe you laughed at the making your password "password”. Or you thought it was funny or clever to choose your favorite primate by choosing "monkey”.Most likely, you were lazy and wanted something easy to remember, like "123456."If you're using any of these passwords, change them.Those are some of the most common passwords, according to a new list released by security company Splash Data. The group comes up with the top 25 list based on lists of passwords that were stolen and posted publicly in the previous year. some other examples are simple words and letters like "qwerty" and "admin," there are a few phrases on the list. The sweet and common "iloveyou" is beloved by hackers, as is "letmein," "trustno1" and "password1." You could try including numbers or symbols, don't just substitute 3s for your Es. If you're ready to take your security to the next level, don't use the same password for all sites.

Introduction!!

Hi my name is Stephanie Padilla I'm in Mr. Porfido's 7th period web 2.0 class. I love to play volleyball and softball. I have an older sister, a mom, a dad, a bird, and lots of amazing friends.I'm a freshman and i take World History, Spanish II, Biology, English, Web 2.0, and Algebra I.