Friday, March 4th, 2011

Technology Industry Rebounds Quickly from Recession

According to Zoe Chace, the job market is struggling to recover from the Great Recession.However, as Ms. Chace points out, in the technology sector  it’s quite the opposite. College grads have their pick of jobs, and companies are desperate to hire them. Listen to or read the linked article and post your comments here.

http://www.npr.org/2011/03/04/134236010/want-a-job-you-ought-to-be-a-tech-geek

Monday, October 25th, 2010

Trick or Treat

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

The New Face of Video Games

Think that teens are the only ones playing video games?  Think again! According to NPD Group, a market research firm, games are now reaching every age group and every demographic group. With virtual currency and rewards, online economies are beginning to influence the real economy.  Click on this link, and listen to the story.  Post your comments about this story on this post.  http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=124371326

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

Creating Your Avatar

This is my avatar.  An avatar is a visual representation of yourself.  It is displayed when you comment on other bloggers’ posts.  It should give your readers a picture of you by representing a little of your personality as well as your physical appearance. 
Mrs. Manross
Mrs. Manross

Monday, January 11th, 2010

What New Gadgets Will You be Using This Year?

Recently the Consumer Electronics Show was held in Las Vegas.  Many new and exciting gadgets were being shown this year.  Click on the NPR link to listen to the story and come back here to comment on what you think will be the hottest new gadget of 2010.  http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=122416353

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