Amazing week four
Here is task two i.e. the scavenger hunt for our computer lab tasks. I find scavenger to be a very appropriate word for this task. It definately could not have been called a symbiosis or predator hunt. It was too 'cut and pastey', and I was dismayed by the lack of delicous reward one usually gets for completing a 'scavenger hunt'.
1. What is the weight of the world's biggest pumpkin?
http://www.bigpumpkins.com/ViewArticle.asp?id=161&gid=49
It seems a new world record was set by Ron Wallace in 2006 for a 1502 pound (approx 745kg) pumpkin. On’ ya Ron!
2. What is the best way (quickest, most reliable) to contact Grant Hackett?
This one is hard to find out; it seems “Grant Fever” is fading. However, I can tell you that I often see him at the Miami Swimming pool near Pizzy Park (wearing official DT’s).
3. What is the length of a giraffe's tongue?
www.on-the-matrix.com/africa/giraffe.asp
It is Approx 18 inches. How riveting.
4. How would you define the word 'ontology'? In your own words, what does it really mean?
http://www-ksl.stanford.edu/kst/what-is-an-ontology.htm
Ontology defines how something/ concept is understood and how you communicate information about this something/ concept.
5. What was David Cronenberg's first feature film?
His first released feature film was the comical horror film- Shivers in 1975.
6. When was the original 'Hacker's Manifesto' written?
http://linuxreviews.org/dictionary/Hacker_Manifesto/
January 8 1986.
7. Why do all phone numbers in Hollywood films start with '555'?
http://www.sitepoint.com/forums/showthread.php?s=aa9995345b0c739e04c9e7c823356e40&t=24980&page=3&pp=25
Apparently they start with ‘555’ because it is a line that doesn’t exist and so it ensures no one can actually ring and harass.
8. What is the cheapest form of travel from Crete to Rhodes?
http://paleologos.forth-crs.gr/english/npgres.exe?PM=BO#RoutesTable
the cheapest way is by ferry from Heraklion (Crete) to Rodos (Rhodes).
9. What song was top of the Australian Pop Charts this week in 1965?
http://www.gramble.com/music/60speak2.htm
(Drum roll…number 1 was)1 Barry McGuire Eve of Destruction.
10. Which Brisbane band includes Stephen Stockwell on keyboards and vocals?
http://live-wirez.gu.edu.au/Staff/Stephen/default.html
Brisbane’s ugliest band- The Black Assassins.
Friday, March 23, 2007
Friday, March 16, 2007
Second Blog
So,
this would be my second attempt at a blog. After discussing 'blogs' with my peers it seems that 'everyone' has one!
"Why don't you have My Space ?" they ask.
Firstly, the main reason I am not a ' net-nerd' is that I do not have access to the internet at home. While I can use it at uni, I do not have the novelty of jumping on the net to instant message my flatmat who I need to talk to about the washing up (Messaging her will be less awkward it seems).
Secondly, to a certain extent I believe the internet, text-messaging, emails and MSN are supplementary forms of communication. Yes, the internet is great to keep in touch with distant friends i.e. your frustrating flatmate. Yes, the internet is relatively cheap ( as is a phone call ). However, it seems to me to be an extra, for which you need a base of talking and face-to-face communication.
I have observed my little sister (spawn of this technology) chatting whole-heartedly to a peer on the internet, yet in the class room she is too shy to say "hello". I have witnessed friends in serious relationships being dumped by text messaging, and I have seen people with photos posted on their web sites be commented as "dog ugly". I know what your thinking... 'that I might not want to risk being hurt , or open myself out for the world to see'. You are wrong.
I like the idea of leaving an opinion for all to see. Recieving a picture msg of how good the surf is, is terrific. Keeping in touch with everseas commrades is very handy. Text messaging is convenient for instructions etc. Blogs are great for passing a course ;). However, It is my personal opinion that many new communication technologies are not sole-communicating techniques.
this would be my second attempt at a blog. After discussing 'blogs' with my peers it seems that 'everyone' has one!
"Why don't you have My Space ?" they ask.
Firstly, the main reason I am not a ' net-nerd' is that I do not have access to the internet at home. While I can use it at uni, I do not have the novelty of jumping on the net to instant message my flatmat who I need to talk to about the washing up (Messaging her will be less awkward it seems).
Secondly, to a certain extent I believe the internet, text-messaging, emails and MSN are supplementary forms of communication. Yes, the internet is great to keep in touch with distant friends i.e. your frustrating flatmate. Yes, the internet is relatively cheap ( as is a phone call ). However, it seems to me to be an extra, for which you need a base of talking and face-to-face communication.
I have observed my little sister (spawn of this technology) chatting whole-heartedly to a peer on the internet, yet in the class room she is too shy to say "hello". I have witnessed friends in serious relationships being dumped by text messaging, and I have seen people with photos posted on their web sites be commented as "dog ugly". I know what your thinking... 'that I might not want to risk being hurt , or open myself out for the world to see'. You are wrong.
I like the idea of leaving an opinion for all to see. Recieving a picture msg of how good the surf is, is terrific. Keeping in touch with everseas commrades is very handy. Text messaging is convenient for instructions etc. Blogs are great for passing a course ;). However, It is my personal opinion that many new communication technologies are not sole-communicating techniques.
Friday, March 9, 2007
My first post
Hiya
This is my first 'spectacular' post for all to see. Yes spectacular is in inverted commas, and yes you will probably dectect the irony as you read further. My name is Emma (the enept), my age is of generation 'X' and my hobbie (while I blog) is to annoy people with my use of inverted commas. Also using 'i.e' and 'e.g' interchangeably and out of context is an interest that has also become a 'dodgy' habit, much like my use of inverted commas.
Anyone who knows me is aware of my inept use of modern technology. So far trail and error, nessesity and 'cut and paste' have been the extent of my computer use. Course 1501art e.g. New Communication Technologies is the reason for my new blogging excretia!!! However, the task of becoming a bloggist I have found is relatively easy. I still refuse to become a 'my space' user, however for the sake of tertiary education i will blog (ewww too much like an ononmatopoeia).
Since this is a university course related blog, i will enthral you with my opinions (spectacular as they are) of New Communication Technologies. If you continue to follow my blog I promise you my opinions will be 'spectacular' and I will grow to be an even more narcissistic blogger as you leave comments.
Ta ra
Emma
This is my first 'spectacular' post for all to see. Yes spectacular is in inverted commas, and yes you will probably dectect the irony as you read further. My name is Emma (the enept), my age is of generation 'X' and my hobbie (while I blog) is to annoy people with my use of inverted commas. Also using 'i.e' and 'e.g' interchangeably and out of context is an interest that has also become a 'dodgy' habit, much like my use of inverted commas.
Anyone who knows me is aware of my inept use of modern technology. So far trail and error, nessesity and 'cut and paste' have been the extent of my computer use. Course 1501art e.g. New Communication Technologies is the reason for my new blogging excretia!!! However, the task of becoming a bloggist I have found is relatively easy. I still refuse to become a 'my space' user, however for the sake of tertiary education i will blog (ewww too much like an ononmatopoeia).
Since this is a university course related blog, i will enthral you with my opinions (spectacular as they are) of New Communication Technologies. If you continue to follow my blog I promise you my opinions will be 'spectacular' and I will grow to be an even more narcissistic blogger as you leave comments.
Ta ra
Emma
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