This article summarizes a document discussing the popular question-and-answer website Formspring and debates around its potential for harm. The document notes that while Formspring allows anonymous questioning and answering, some argue this anonymity could enable cyberbullying. It describes a recent incident where police say anonymous Formspring posts led to a fight between students. It also discusses the suicide of a high school student who was the target of nasty anonymous Formspring comments before and after her death, raising questions about whether cyberbullying contributed to her decision. Overall, the document examines both sides of the debate around Formspring's potential benefits and risks.
Social Business: the Opportunity for India (Engage Kolkata edition)Eric Weaver
What's the opportunity behind Social Business? How does customer engagement lead to increased revenue? What path should marketers take in social channels? How can other departments play a part?
Some of the questions I answer in this presentation made for the Engage Digital Summit held in Kolkata, India on June 5-6, 2012.
This is my last presentation as an employee of superstar social business consultancy Ant's Eye View. Many thanks to my AEV colleagues for 18 months of learning and fun.
Panduan cepat hamil merupakan masalah yang sering dihadapi pasangan. Buku panduan cara cepat hamil karya dr. Rosdiana Ramli, SpOG direkomendasikan karena ditulis oleh ahli kandungan dan membahas masalah ini secara komprehensif dan ilmiah tanpa promosi produk tertentu. Dengan mengikuti saran dalam buku tersebut beserta doa dan usaha, diharapkan akan membantu meraih kehamilan.
Su principal función es asesorar a los centros docentes, en concreto, a los profesores y equipos directivos, sobre aspectos pedagógicos, con el objetivo de ayudarles a mejorar la educación que reciben los alumnos.
La anorexia es un trastorno psicológico que causa la pérdida de apetito y el deseo de perder peso rápidamente a través de dietas estrictas, ejercicio excesivo, vomitar o usar laxantes. Existen dos tipos principales: restrictivo, donde la persona limita la comida, y compulsivo, donde la persona come y vomita. La anorexia se diagnostica por el bajo peso, rechazo a mantener un peso normal, dietas frecuentes, y preocupación por engordar. Si no se trata, puede causar da
This document outlines an action plan for a student group project on the topic of friendship. It introduces the topic by stating that friendship is defined not by how you forget, but how you forgive and understand each other. It then lists the members of the group and their roles and responsibilities in leading interviews, editing articles, taking photos, and creating videos for the project. In closing, it thanks readers in multiple languages.
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Social Business: the Opportunity for India (Engage Kolkata edition)Eric Weaver
What's the opportunity behind Social Business? How does customer engagement lead to increased revenue? What path should marketers take in social channels? How can other departments play a part?
Some of the questions I answer in this presentation made for the Engage Digital Summit held in Kolkata, India on June 5-6, 2012.
This is my last presentation as an employee of superstar social business consultancy Ant's Eye View. Many thanks to my AEV colleagues for 18 months of learning and fun.
Panduan cepat hamil merupakan masalah yang sering dihadapi pasangan. Buku panduan cara cepat hamil karya dr. Rosdiana Ramli, SpOG direkomendasikan karena ditulis oleh ahli kandungan dan membahas masalah ini secara komprehensif dan ilmiah tanpa promosi produk tertentu. Dengan mengikuti saran dalam buku tersebut beserta doa dan usaha, diharapkan akan membantu meraih kehamilan.
Su principal función es asesorar a los centros docentes, en concreto, a los profesores y equipos directivos, sobre aspectos pedagógicos, con el objetivo de ayudarles a mejorar la educación que reciben los alumnos.
La anorexia es un trastorno psicológico que causa la pérdida de apetito y el deseo de perder peso rápidamente a través de dietas estrictas, ejercicio excesivo, vomitar o usar laxantes. Existen dos tipos principales: restrictivo, donde la persona limita la comida, y compulsivo, donde la persona come y vomita. La anorexia se diagnostica por el bajo peso, rechazo a mantener un peso normal, dietas frecuentes, y preocupación por engordar. Si no se trata, puede causar da
This document outlines an action plan for a student group project on the topic of friendship. It introduces the topic by stating that friendship is defined not by how you forget, but how you forgive and understand each other. It then lists the members of the group and their roles and responsibilities in leading interviews, editing articles, taking photos, and creating videos for the project. In closing, it thanks readers in multiple languages.
Este documento presenta las normas ICONTEC para la elaboración de trabajos escritos, incluyendo normas sobre la cubierta, redacción, puntuación, márgenes, contenido, glosario, introducción, capítulos, conclusiones, bibliografía y presentación. Describe elementos como títulos, numeración, espaciado e indentación que deben seguirse para la buena presentación y organización de un trabajo escrito.
Este documento describe los libros Diario y Mayor y cómo se usan en contabilidad. El Diario registra todas las transacciones de una empresa de manera cronológica asignando cuentas débito y crédito. El Mayor contiene las cuentas del Diario y sus saldos, mostrando el valor de cada cuenta a través del tiempo. Un asiento de Diario incluye fecha, cuentas débito y crédito, e importes para describir una transacción.
Un estudiante venezolano llamado Alfredo Ríos creó un mapa conceptual para su clase de Ingeniería Económica en el Instituto Universitario Politécnico "Santiago Mariño" en Maracaibo, Venezuela en abril de 2015.
El documento resume tres videos relacionados con la propaganda. El primer video habla sobre el acoso escolar y la falta de atención de los padres y maestros. El segundo video analiza cómo la publicidad ha objetivado a la mujer a través del tiempo. El tercer video argumenta que todas las personas son perfectas a su manera y que no debemos juzgar a los demás por su apariencia.
El documento resume la historia y el funcionamiento de la palanca. Explica que la palanca es una máquina simple que transmite fuerza y movimiento a través de una barra rígida que gira alrededor de un punto de apoyo llamado fulcro. Brevemente describe el descubrimiento de la palanca en la prehistoria y cómo su uso se extendió a lo largo del tiempo en la vida cotidiana. Finalmente, concluye que el documento enseñó sobre los orígenes y avances de la palanca a través de la historia y cómo ahora se usa para
El documento hace una distinción entre lenguaje, lengua y habla. Define el lenguaje como la capacidad humana de comunicarse a través de un sistema de signos lingüísticos y no lingüísticos. La lengua se refiere al conjunto específico de signos de una comunidad en particular. El habla se refiere al uso concreto del lenguaje en la comunicación oral o escrita. También describe las diferentes funciones del lenguaje como la expresiva, apelativa, estética, fática y representativa.
Este documento presenta los resultados académicos de varios estudiantes, mostrando su nombre, puntaje total, y estado (aprobado, reprobado, o desertado). La mayoría de los estudiantes aprobaron con puntajes entre el 25% y 100%, mientras que algunos reprobaron o desertaron.
The document provides instructions for assessors on how to access and evaluate student submissions within the Chalk&Wire system. It explains that assessors can log into Chalk&Wire and select the "Assess" option to see a list of student work awaiting assessment on the left side. To open and evaluate a submission, the assessor clicks on it and selects "Assess" from the pop-up menu. It also describes the assessment interface, which includes the grading rubric displayed below or to the left of the submission and options to download documents or view them directly.
Este documento resume las características y usos de las poleas. Describe las partes principales de una polea, incluyendo el cuerpo, cubo y garganta. Explica que las poleas se usan comúnmente para elevar cargas a través de sistemas de poleas fijas y móviles. Concluye que las poleas juegan un papel importante en muchas actividades diarias.
The document provides a summary of reactions from teens and young adults about why the Beatles continue to be popular decades after they broke up. It finds that most young people surveyed still enjoy Beatles music and say their innovative songs from the 1960s continue to inspire modern rock music. Many believe the Beatles were exceptionally talented and that their music will remain popular for years to come because it is timeless and beautiful.
This document is a newspaper article that discusses the immense pressure high school students face to get good grades and build impressive transcripts to impress colleges. It notes that students feel overwhelmed by the workload from school, extracurricular activities, and other commitments. It also discusses how students feel intense pressure and view anything less than an A as failure, which takes a mental and physical toll. The document also includes a separate article summarizing and praising the TV show "Glee."
A young teen shares his story of coming out as gay at age 13. He describes telling his best friend first, who supported him, which gave him hope. He then slowly told more people, facing surprising support from some but nasty jeers and insults from others. Most importantly, being open about his sexuality has allowed him to feel at peace with himself.
1) The document discusses having to choose between watching Game 3 of the 2009 World Series between the Phillies and Yankees or going trick-or-treating on Halloween.
2) It notes that Phillies fans who are also Halloween fans may struggle with this decision on Saturday night.
3) The article provides perspectives for both adults and homeowners on whether to keep their lights on and hand out candy or focus solely on the baseball game.
The article discusses a recent high school graduate who is weighing her options as she considers transferring colleges. After a year at Bucks County Community College, she has realized that she is unsure what career path is right for her. She thought she wanted to study nutrition in high school but has since taken classes in human anatomy and found she enjoys interacting with people. She asks readers for advice on which career out of doctor/nurse, English teacher or other options might be the best direction for her based on her interests in helping people and anatomy.
This article summarizes five creative ways that students at Burlington County High School asked their dates to the senior prom. The stories include:
1. A student followed a trail of popcorn balls to find a sign asking her to prom.
2. Another student opened her front door to find a friend delivering a pizza with the question "PROM?" spelled out in pepperoni.
3. A member of a band drew a picture asking a friend to prom in chalk on her driveway.
4. A student found a drawing of Snoopy inside a flipbook, with the question "PROM?" at the end.
5. A reality show anchor displayed a sign on his school's
Three seniors at Council Rock North High School share their thoughts on the major life transition of graduating from high school. Many note it as their first time being truly independent as they will be attending colleges hours away from home. While an exciting new chapter, it is also sad to leave the comfort of high school behind. Another senior questions new legislation that will restrict credit card access for those under 21, arguing that young adults should have the freedom to make their own financial choices.
Teens are getting into more trouble as technology advances, allowing their actions to be easily recorded and shared online. While partying and drinking occurred in the past, today photos and posts about such activities live online indefinitely, hurting teens' futures. A local school trip was disrupted when photos of students drinking, which were not supposed to be shared, ended up on MySpace. The courts have also ruled that online posts, even from home computers, can have school consequences if they damage the school's reputation.
This document provides a guide to different genres of heavy metal music. It lists and briefly describes over a dozen subgenres including British metal, thrash metal, hair metal, power metal, progressive metal, black metal, death metal, grindcore, and metalcore. For each genre it provides one or two example bands to check out. The guide aims to introduce newcomers to the wide variety of heavy metal styles and provide starting points for further exploration.
Un estudiante venezolano llamado Alfredo Ríos creó un mapa conceptual para su clase de Ingeniería Económica en el Instituto Universitario Politécnico "Santiago Mariño" en Maracaibo, Venezuela en abril de 2015.
El documento resume tres videos relacionados con la propaganda. El primer video habla sobre el acoso escolar y la falta de atención de los padres y maestros. El segundo video analiza cómo la publicidad ha objetivado a la mujer a través del tiempo. El tercer video argumenta que todas las personas son perfectas a su manera y que no debemos juzgar a los demás por su apariencia.
El documento resume la historia y el funcionamiento de la palanca. Explica que la palanca es una máquina simple que transmite fuerza y movimiento a través de una barra rígida que gira alrededor de un punto de apoyo llamado fulcro. Brevemente describe el descubrimiento de la palanca en la prehistoria y cómo su uso se extendió a lo largo del tiempo en la vida cotidiana. Finalmente, concluye que el documento enseñó sobre los orígenes y avances de la palanca a través de la historia y cómo ahora se usa para
El documento hace una distinción entre lenguaje, lengua y habla. Define el lenguaje como la capacidad humana de comunicarse a través de un sistema de signos lingüísticos y no lingüísticos. La lengua se refiere al conjunto específico de signos de una comunidad en particular. El habla se refiere al uso concreto del lenguaje en la comunicación oral o escrita. También describe las diferentes funciones del lenguaje como la expresiva, apelativa, estética, fática y representativa.
Este documento presenta los resultados académicos de varios estudiantes, mostrando su nombre, puntaje total, y estado (aprobado, reprobado, o desertado). La mayoría de los estudiantes aprobaron con puntajes entre el 25% y 100%, mientras que algunos reprobaron o desertaron.
The document provides instructions for assessors on how to access and evaluate student submissions within the Chalk&Wire system. It explains that assessors can log into Chalk&Wire and select the "Assess" option to see a list of student work awaiting assessment on the left side. To open and evaluate a submission, the assessor clicks on it and selects "Assess" from the pop-up menu. It also describes the assessment interface, which includes the grading rubric displayed below or to the left of the submission and options to download documents or view them directly.
Este documento resume las características y usos de las poleas. Describe las partes principales de una polea, incluyendo el cuerpo, cubo y garganta. Explica que las poleas se usan comúnmente para elevar cargas a través de sistemas de poleas fijas y móviles. Concluye que las poleas juegan un papel importante en muchas actividades diarias.
The document provides a summary of reactions from teens and young adults about why the Beatles continue to be popular decades after they broke up. It finds that most young people surveyed still enjoy Beatles music and say their innovative songs from the 1960s continue to inspire modern rock music. Many believe the Beatles were exceptionally talented and that their music will remain popular for years to come because it is timeless and beautiful.
This document is a newspaper article that discusses the immense pressure high school students face to get good grades and build impressive transcripts to impress colleges. It notes that students feel overwhelmed by the workload from school, extracurricular activities, and other commitments. It also discusses how students feel intense pressure and view anything less than an A as failure, which takes a mental and physical toll. The document also includes a separate article summarizing and praising the TV show "Glee."
A young teen shares his story of coming out as gay at age 13. He describes telling his best friend first, who supported him, which gave him hope. He then slowly told more people, facing surprising support from some but nasty jeers and insults from others. Most importantly, being open about his sexuality has allowed him to feel at peace with himself.
1) The document discusses having to choose between watching Game 3 of the 2009 World Series between the Phillies and Yankees or going trick-or-treating on Halloween.
2) It notes that Phillies fans who are also Halloween fans may struggle with this decision on Saturday night.
3) The article provides perspectives for both adults and homeowners on whether to keep their lights on and hand out candy or focus solely on the baseball game.
The article discusses a recent high school graduate who is weighing her options as she considers transferring colleges. After a year at Bucks County Community College, she has realized that she is unsure what career path is right for her. She thought she wanted to study nutrition in high school but has since taken classes in human anatomy and found she enjoys interacting with people. She asks readers for advice on which career out of doctor/nurse, English teacher or other options might be the best direction for her based on her interests in helping people and anatomy.
This article summarizes five creative ways that students at Burlington County High School asked their dates to the senior prom. The stories include:
1. A student followed a trail of popcorn balls to find a sign asking her to prom.
2. Another student opened her front door to find a friend delivering a pizza with the question "PROM?" spelled out in pepperoni.
3. A member of a band drew a picture asking a friend to prom in chalk on her driveway.
4. A student found a drawing of Snoopy inside a flipbook, with the question "PROM?" at the end.
5. A reality show anchor displayed a sign on his school's
Three seniors at Council Rock North High School share their thoughts on the major life transition of graduating from high school. Many note it as their first time being truly independent as they will be attending colleges hours away from home. While an exciting new chapter, it is also sad to leave the comfort of high school behind. Another senior questions new legislation that will restrict credit card access for those under 21, arguing that young adults should have the freedom to make their own financial choices.
Teens are getting into more trouble as technology advances, allowing their actions to be easily recorded and shared online. While partying and drinking occurred in the past, today photos and posts about such activities live online indefinitely, hurting teens' futures. A local school trip was disrupted when photos of students drinking, which were not supposed to be shared, ended up on MySpace. The courts have also ruled that online posts, even from home computers, can have school consequences if they damage the school's reputation.
This document provides a guide to different genres of heavy metal music. It lists and briefly describes over a dozen subgenres including British metal, thrash metal, hair metal, power metal, progressive metal, black metal, death metal, grindcore, and metalcore. For each genre it provides one or two example bands to check out. The guide aims to introduce newcomers to the wide variety of heavy metal styles and provide starting points for further exploration.
1. THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 2010
Is a popular
new Q-&-A
forum on the
Internet a
harmless pastime?
Or a dangerous
cyber-bullying tool?
By ZACH HEINEMANN
NESHAMINY HIGH SCHOOL
H
ave you ever wanted to tell
somebody something com-
pletely anonymously?
To ask a question that you’ve been
dying to know the answer to, or maybe
just to express an opinion without your
name attached?
Well, perhaps the new trend among teens,
formspring, is the answer.
But can something as seemingly harmless as
this become a hurtful tool?
Formspring.me was introduced last
Thanksgiving by John Wechsler and Ade
Olonoh, and the site has quickly taken off among
the public.
The company bills itself as a way to “connect
people using questions and answers as the primary
form of expression.”
According to the company, formspring attracted
50 million unique visitors during a 30-day span over
February and March, and, as of mid-March, 300 mil-
lion questions had been answered on the site.
At first, it seems harmless, a way to ask your friend
a simple question, maybe a chance to get something
juicy out of someone.
But when people are given the power to say whatev-
er they’re thinking to whomever they’re thinking
about without an easy way to trace it back to the speak-
er, what could happen?
Let’s take a look at a recent incident at Central
Dauphin East High School in Harrisburg.
Over the course of a number of snow days in
February, police officials allege a group of girls created
an Internet conflict, using the anonymity of form-
spring as their weapon.
A fight — police called it a near-riot — broke out
in the main hallway the day school resumed. Seven
teenage girls faced rioting charges for continuing to
fight ruthlessly even after being vigorously restrained
by police officers.
Formspring also has been connected to a much more trau-
matic event.
On March 21, 17-year-old West Islip (N.Y.) High School
graduate Alexis Pilkington, a star athlete and well-liked hon-
ors student, committed suicide.
After her death, officials searched through her many social
networking sites, including formspring.
The days before, and, shockingly, after the tragic
event, the Long Island teen had dozens upon
dozens of nasty remarks made to and about her
from anonymous posters.
Although the reason for her suicide remains
unknown, many officials involved with the
case, as well as friends and family members,
are wondering whether being a victim of
cyber-bullying might have pushed this
poor girl over the edge.
On March 25, the New York Daily
News reported on its Web site that
police are investigating whether cyber
bullies contributed to her
suicide.
A reader responded to
the story on the Daily
News site and wrote: “I am
not surprised that form-
spring.me is a factor.
See BULLY, Page D2
Caught up in the chaotic quest for an iPad
By SARAH MCNAB day it became available for preorder. floated to his car.
ARCHBISHOP WOOD I woke up early, and my Mom and I Another guy proudly displayed his
L
ast Wednesday, ABC’s hit show went along for the ride with Lisa to get over his head walking through the mall
“Modern Family” featured one hers at the Apple store in King of Prussia.
family’s struggle to get an iPad. while his family looked on — embarrassed
The entire experience was completely
They went to different stores, waited in foreign to me. I’ve never waited in line for — behind him.
ridiculously long lines and did everything any sort of technology. I have my phone, When we got to the line, I was relieved
possible to get Apple’s newest creation. iPod and laptop and never thought there that it wasn’t nearly as bad as the ones I
I thought the storyline was a bit overly was a need for anything else. saw on the news earlier in the morning.
dramatic — that is until I went and expe- Apparently, I was wrong. Then we realized there was a break in the
rienced the Apple chaos first hand. My first sign that the iPad was not line and most of the people were around
On Saturday, Apple launched the iPad, your average device came as I walked into the corner.
which the company calls “a magical and the mall. There was a man, about 30, After 10 minutes in line, I grew restless
revolutionary product” — and the world walking out with his new toy. And when I and had to take a shoe-shopping break.
certainly took notice. say walking, I mean skipping, practically One boot purchase later, I went back and
Sarah shows off her One of those people was my Aunt Lisa, jumping for joy. Lisa was still waiting patiently in line.
— well, her aunt’s
— coveted iPad. who reserved hers on March 12, the first If it weren’t for gravity, he would have See IPAD, Page D2
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