A new, high-definition iPad from Apple

On Wednesday, Apple announced a new high-definition iPad will be available with a faster processor, a better camera and a display screen that promises to be dramatically sharper than the current model, the iPad 2.

The new iPad will be available in the United States and 9 other countries March 16 and cost the same as the iPad 2, from $499 to $829 based on storage capacity and Wi-Fi capacity. Pre-orders were opened at Apple's online store on Wednesday. The new iPad will be the first to run on a 4G wireless network and doesn't have an official name yet such as "iPad 3."

The price on the iPad 2 will be slashed $100. So, a 16GB, Wi-Fi-only model will sell for $399, making it more competitive with the lower-end tablets.

This is really annoying because I got the original iPad two Christmas' ago and it has the medium data plan so it cost about $800. I also pay 25$ a month for unlimited 3G access. Newer and better is always coming out, and now the prices are significantly cheaper which is really really aggravating. I don't want a new one because I paid so much for the one I have and I feel like it should still be new! I never win.

http://www.cnn.com/2012/03/07/tech/mobile/ipad-3-announcement/index.html?hpt=hp_t2

The Roots to Headline MOG's Third Annual SXSW Showcase

Today, March 6, 2012, MOG Inc., a next generation music media company and owner of the MOG Music Network, announced the line-up for its Intel sponsored, free, all ages event during the South by Southwest (SXSW) Music Festival in Austin, TX, on Saturday, March 17.

The Roots, a legendary group of musicians best known for their jazzy approach to hip-hop and as the house band on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, have been named as the headliner for the event. The Roots performance that night will be their only performance during SXSW.

For the third year in a row the event is being held at The Mohawk, a venue known for its unique indoor-outdoor layout, allowing a large space for live performances.

Intel will provide a live streaming coverage of the event on MOG.com, available to all FreePlay users, allowing music lovers everywhere to enjoy the performances.

Other artists including legendary musician Bob Mould, Gary Clark Jr., The War on Drugs and Blitzen Trapper.

by Blake Brittain

CVS mixed up kids' pills with cancer drug

CVS Caremark, which runs the second-largest drugstore chain in the U.S., is responsible for improperly dispensing Tamoxifen instead of chewable fluoride tablets to children in as many as 50 families between Dec. 1 and Feb. 20. Pharmaceutical experts announced on Saturday that the children are not likely to suffer any dangerous or long-term side effects from the Tamoxifen, which is a breast cancer treatment medication.

CVS Caremark’s director of public relations issued a statement saying that CVS acknowledges being responsible for the mix-up but gave no reason to what caused it. CVS stated that it had contacted, or attempted to contact, each of the families who had filled this specific prescription in the last 60 days and said it was “deeply sorry for the mistake that occurred.”

The mix-up of prescription drugs is not widely common, but it happens from time to time. Although no harm was caused by this incident, prescription drug swaps are particularly scary to the public and this is probably especially concerning to parents. Since CVS is a predominant drugstore chain getting a lot of media attention, it will have to work a little harder to restore consumer-confidence than a small, hometown drugstore.

Issuing an apology and taking responsibility for the incident indicates to me that CVS seems to be on the right track to restoring its public image. I think the most important for CVS to do now is to disclose to the public how this mistake occurred and what the company will to do prevent similar situations from occurring in the future.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/46619092/ns/health-childrens_health/

Breeding an entire generation with A.D.D

Read the article here.

Social media--like many other technological innovations and important inventions-- is rewriting history, transforming the communication industry and basically changing the world as we know it. However, there is one thing that sets social media apart from all other past industrial advances; it is actually rewiring the brains of young people.

According to a new study, young people will be “less likely to undertake deep, critical analysis of issues and challenging information” by the year 2020.

This isn't just a theory, but instead an educated prediction of the way teens and young adults consume information. The study was conducted by Elon University and Pew Internet and involved reports made by more than 1,000 technology stakeholders and critics.

"Some [survey respondents] said they are already witnessing deficiencies in young people’s abilities to focus their attention, be patient and think deeply," said Danah Boyd of Microsoft Research.

Social media is actually breeding an entire generation of individuals with cognitive predispositions towards A.D.D. (which stands for attention deficit disorder for those unfamiliar with the term.)

I can't say I'm surprised at all. My brain feels like it's on information overload all the time--simultaneously texting, tweeting, watching television shows, e-mailing, checking out that new viral video. It seems normal that brains are adapting accordingly and completely rewiring.

Of course, there are also many benefits and advantages to using social media, and we're not all doomed to have A.D.D. But, for those concerned that this 2020 prediction may apply to them, check out the study and be careful of your multi-media multi-tasking.

Professionalism of Social Media websites

As many are coming I realize, your Facebook, Twitter are becoming more and more somewhat of your second resume when looking for occupations in today's dog-eat-dog job force. With the creation of such website like "LinkedIn" and Facebook's newest addition "BranchOut," one can't help but to notice the concern for monitoring what and hat not to place on the Internet. Itt use to be a day where social media sites were just that.......social media sites to connect with long-lost friends, high school buddies and family. In this day in age, I feel nothing off guard in effecting where you get in life, how you're perceieved as a person as well as your general reputation with people. In today's world a picture post can be a deal-breaker in getting that promotion you've been working so desperately hard for. As sad as it is to say, censorship has become a daily routine in the lives of many whether it e on social media sites, blogs or even in person.

Mad Men's "9/11" Posters

So, Mad Men put out posters depicting a man falling from a rooftop to advertise the new series. New Yorkers are up in arms about this because it brings back haunting memories of 9/11 and the iconic man falling from the building. 

Deborah Burlingame, daughter of the pilot of the jet that hit the Pentagon on 9/11 said that the advertisement was cruel and tasteless, and that putting those images so close to the site of 9/11 is ridiculous and it will obviously evoke emotion of that day.

AMC, the network that is responsible for Mad Men said that they have been using that image since 2007 to represent a man whose life is in turmoil and they didn't do it to purposely hurt those affected by 9/11. 

There will be many arguments about if it is defensive, yet there will be many that say it is not. What do you think?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2108253/Mad-Men-falling-man-poster-Creators-accused-insensitivity-9-11-victims-families.html

Ohio school shooting

Students, parents and faculty returned to Chardon High School today for the first time since the shooting rampage earlier this week that left three of their fellow classmates dead. A group of about 50 seniors gathered downtown with flowers, candles and stuffed animals and sang the school song around a pavilion decorated with red ribbons remembering those who lost their lives. The students and faculty will resume classes tomorrow.

The 17 year old suspect in the case, T.J Lane, has confessed to taking a .22 calibur Ruger pistol and knife to school on Monday and firing 10 shots randomly into a group of students sitting at a table in the cafeteria.

Daniel Parmertor,16, Demetrius Hewlin,16, and Russell King,17, died from their injuries.

Other students remain in serious condition with neck and back injuries.

Mr. Lane appeared in court for the first time on Tuesday, wincing as the prosecutors read the accusations against him. His face crumpled briefly into tears as he was led away, and he appeared to whisper the words “I am so sorry” to two aunts and his grandfather, Jack Nolan, who is also his legal guardian.

CNN reported on Tuesday that Mr. Lane had taken the gun from a family member, who had bought it legally, but Mr. Joyce said he could not confirm that.

The exact reason of the shooting has not yet been released, but Lane's next scheduled hearing is March 6th, when prosecutors are expected to announce charges.

I chose to write about this because it truly scares me that people in the world are capable of this. It also scares me because being a bigger University, this can easily happen here.

http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2012/03/01/us/01reuters-shooting-ohio.html?_r=1&hp