

With this I first removed the random sticker on my face, then made the image more vivid by lightening the background and burning over myself lightly.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
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I first added a random text to this, followed by highlighting the grass to make it more vivid. Then, so keep the focus on the grass and people, I cloned over the cup of... perhaps noodles. I also tried to take the shine off of my head.
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Reading 4: Second... Or is it Needs a Life?
I never realized how detached society has become until I started reading about second life. I mean, Games like World of Warcraft that take a person to a completely different world is one thing. But to have a world exactly like ours, with the exception of flying and transporting, is entirely different. have we truly become so socially inept that we can no longer enjoy and function in this life as it is? Must we really create ourselves in a new image and live in this paralleled world in order to enjoy life? And the fact that people have made millions selling real estate out there is just a sign of how detached people are now. In my humble opinion, this is a huge step in turning into a completely individualized society.
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Reading two: the scary world of google
Google, though amazing with its developments, now stands 5th in my line of things I fear. I don't know how they track and record everyone's searches, but that is a scary thing. And it's scary not just because law enforcement could use this. But it is terrifying because anyone may be able to access this information one day. There will be virtually no privacy if these types of trends continue. And, to draw this out, what is the purpose of Google doing this? It shouldn't be to see what kind of people use Google, because EVERYONE uses them. This is somewhat nerve racking now that I've realized privacy is more of an illusion than anything else.
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Reading 1 Netequitte
The fact that anyone can access your information online makes it critical for you to make sure your online image is good. Writings, pictures, and personal information can all be viewed with as little as a google search. If a person wants to look good now, it requires more work than ever. They must ensure that their writings are professional, their pictures are appropriate, and the material they post concise and appropriate. This also applies to emails. Often, I admit, My emails tend to ramble on quite a bit. I believe that in order to appear professional, or even intelligible now, it is important to be concise and honest in all online communication.
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