Coding

"In it's latest campaign, 'What Most School's Don't Teach,' non-profit Code.org uses big tech names like Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jack Dorsey of Square to talk about the importance of learning to code and how it can lead to a very bright future."(Mallory Russell: Tech Celebs Gates, Zuckerberg Dorsey Land Code.org on Viral Chart)

I have found my ability to code very useful in my work experience.  I was unable to find a job until I was able to understand html.  We live in the digital age, coding is crucial.  The better you are at coding the less you have to worry about whether or not you will have a job, there is a high demand for good coders, because everyone needs it but most don't know the skill, or don't want to use it themselves.

New Verified Users for CELEBRITIES

Based off an article on the CNN web site it is clear that Facebook intends to clear up the misunderstanding of having a thousand "justin beibers" and "demi levatos."  similar to twitter they are adding a "verified" user possibility for people who have a lot of subscribers.  I think this is a good idea.  I dislike seeing posts from convincing fakes, it makes me feel swindled.  

http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/16/tech/social-media/facebook-verified-accounts/index.html?npt=NP1

See the full article here.

Another benefit to the celebrity is their ability to publish posts under pseudo names.  Such as Madonna, she can now post things with just her first name.

New Social Media

It is interesting, how deep my generation is entrenched into the internet without knowing how and the effects that follow.

For example when Facebook recently changed the format one of my acquaintances was outraged that anyone could look up the information they post on Facebook.  They had been using the internet not realizing that it was a global network the entire time.

Another example is a friend of mine when trying to consider my preference to not be exposed to some of his interests decided to create a sub blog for such content.  However he didn't realize that the sub content shows on the home blog.

The world is changing we need to be aware of the consequences of our actions off and online.