Technology and Security

The world today is a ever changing place. It is much different now than it was only 20 years. Through the use of technology our everyday lives have gotten much easier but, what is the cost? With millions of people on social networking sites like MySpace and Facebook where personal information is so easily accessed people are losing their privacy all together.

Almost everyone I know has Facebook. It is a very handy tool for keeping in touch with friends and making new ones. The games and chat features take more of my day then I care to disclose, but most who use it, including myself don’t think about the lack of privacy there really is. People think that setting privacy standards high isn’t that big of a deal but you need to realize that every comment, picture, and conversation on any social networking site is saved and can be accessed at anytime by almost anyone. This is truly scary; the potential for job loss, respect, and dignity is something that everyone who uses these sites needs to understand completely.

If people are going to keep using social networking site like they do a few changes need to happen. No one should put their full name, address, or phone number on them because it is just easy picking for identity thieves. Also you should never put pictures up or have pictures of yourself or others drinking, doing drugs, or any other illegal activity because this could easily come back to haunt you in the future with potential employers ect. Finally people need to stop posting every move they make on social networking site because it can lead to physical and sexual abuse from predators unknown. If these tips are followed then there is no reason sites like MySpace and facebook represent a threat no more than sites then a phone call.

Oldies but Goodies

These days it seems like video game systems are made and within a year or two the counsel is obsolete. Personally I think this is absolutely ridiculous, considering that these new systems cost 300-600 dollars with games costing 60-100 dollars apiece, and some games requiring different controllers that cost even more. For a college student they’re almost impossible to afford. Because of the extremely high prices I have decided that I am going to boycott the new systems and stick with the classics and play nothing but Nintendo 64.

The Nintendo 64 was first released in 1996. I received my “N64” for Christmas from my parents. I was only in 2nd grade but I loved it and never looked back. I have around 20 Nintendo 64 games that I have acquired in the past 12 years, none of which I’ve paid more than $30 for. I still have the two original controllers that came with the system. The system is very reliable and very fun. When my friends come over they have a choice to play either my roommates XBOX 360 or my Nintendo 64, and they always choose the Nintendo 64, every time. Someday I may break down and buy one of the newer video game counsels, but as long as my trusty N64 still works I think I’ll be alright.

In Favor of Favre

Many people, not only in Wisconsin and Minnesota but nationwide, have been buzzing about Brett Favre and his decision to become a Minnesota Viking. I have heard from many people talking about how they feel and many have came to the conclusion that Brett Favre is a traitor. I personally don't think that he is a traitor at all. In fact I believe that it is the Packers organization that is to blame. There the ones who didn't let him come back and play and didn't want him to play for anyone else. You can't blame him for wanting to get on the stacked Vikings team in the NFC north to get back at Ted Thompson and the team who he gave 16 great years to and they didn't give him anything in return.

I have been a Packer fan my whole life. In no way shape or form am I pulling for the Vikings. I honestly hope they tie the lions record from last year, 0-16. However, I am and will always be cheering for Favre because he is a Hall of Fame quarterback that deserves to be recognized as a Packer. The only way Favre will ever be remembered as a Viking is if they win their very first super this year, which I really hope won't happen because, again as a true Packer fan, I want Favre to be remembered as a Packer and only a Packer.