Reading Assignment #1

This was a very informative reading assignment. The article explained different web hoaxes and “tricks” that normal web users find themselves falling for everyday. There are many different sites on the internet that host information that is one hundred percent credible but there are also thousands of sites that do not. These sites can be disguised as official government sites, for example, so many web users believe that they are receiving credible information. The article used a Martin Luther King website as an example of internet hoaxes. This particular site contains information that is masked to look government cited. Here there are many links that are based solely on the web creator’s opinion and view of Dr. Martin Luther King but is not cited factual information. There are several links that lead the web user to other “White Power” cites that are opinionated to the creator as well. This can be very difficult for the average college student that is trying to find credible information on the internet about Martin Luther King for a school project for example. There are also web sites that disguise themselves as harmful Trojans or worms. These sites can infect the user’s computer and in extreme cases stop the computer from functioning at all. So from what I learned from this article, web users, especially ones that are not extremely knowledgeable of the internet, need to be extremely careful of internet sites that are not created by the government or other credible organizations when looking for credible information. There are many sites that are created solely to poke fun, have political certain stands, or simply mislead the web user. Always choose sites wisely when looking for credible information on a subject.

News Report 1

It is very obvious in today’s world that there is a need for new fuel efficient cars and alternative electric and battery operated vehicles. Many vehicle powerhouses such as Mercedes, Toyota, BMW, and Chrysler are developing new ideas for the future of motor vehicles. Chrysler is making a series of electric vehicles for a variety of people. The company hopes to have electric models of a minivan, Jeep Wrangler, a Jeep Unlimited, as well as a sports car. This is a great advancement compared to the current choices that are available in terms of electric vehicles. Now people have choices when it comes to choosing a electric vehicle. Mercedes is producing a new electric vehicle that has Mercedes mark of excellence in safety. There are choices for families with the new electric minivan that is produced by Chrysler. Sport utility lovers now have choices as well. Jeep Wrangler hopes to have an electric version of their vehicle by 2010. These new electric vehicles are being built by known and established companies and that will be better insurance for first time buyers. They are operated on a network of batteries and generators that will run a range of 50 to 200 miles. The batteries are plugged into standard outlets to charge. All of these companies are striving to make electric vehicles more readily available to the public as well as more affordable. Each of these companies hope to make these vehicles available to the public by 2010. Hopefully these advancements in the vehicle industry will take hold and make the world a cleaner and better place for all.

First Post

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