"Being There: The subtle art of facebook updates"

Facebook is aparently a place for "intellectuals" as opposed to Myspace where kids go to show off and waste time. Teens contributed to protecting the reputation Facebook has in comparison to other communication sites. Teens say they can have better conversations and grow more.

"Social Networking benefits validated" by Karen Goldberg

In this article, the author addresses the role parents play in their child's computer limits. Karen writes about how paents should advise and have access to myspace and facebook. Parents should monitor ther teen's whereabouts for safety issues. Teens can act irrationally and need someone there to advise what they put on the internet

Why Youth love social networking sites

noone writes letters anymore and talking on the phone is becoming less and less popular. Teens have reverted to electronic devises and computers for communication, cutting out all physical and personal interaction. The computer allows teens to chat and post pictures and comment to one another. Myspace and facebook are the most used sites.

"Facebook in a Crowd"

A guy had a facebook account and felt pretty good when he began accumulating friend after friend. He became Mr. popularity on the website and decided to throw a party. he invited his 700 "friends" and about 200 told him they would come. Surprise surprise only one girl showed up. One out of 700 are true friends. the definition of friend is different online. I thought a friend is someone who is there for you. You will not find friends online!

"Staring down Facebook"

Computers and technology have kept us from playing basketball, yoga and guitar. We are so wrapped up in looking aimlessly into a blinding screen for hours on end learning about what our friends did over the weekend! All of this advanced technology has takien us away from the more enjoyable simpler times, that I personally prefer.

Contest: What is important to Me

As children, we are wide-eyed boundless dreamers. Time passes and reality sets in. At some point in life we measure, weigh and discard our dreams in the face of reality. Why in a world of opportunity and freedom are so many unhappy? Naively, we see the finish line first, disregarding hard work in between. We are producing a defeated generation, unable to persevere when the times get tough. Technology has given us instant gratification, granting what we want when we want. We are depriving ourselves of physical activity and intellectual stimulation. Society is learning to cut corners. Integrity and dedication are important to me. How can we have hope for the future if the world is run by careless individuals? People seek fame and money in a job--not the hard work inherent for success. The easy way is downhill-- true accomplishment comes from an uphill struggle.

My experience with the current economic crisis

Global warming Global warming! we take advantage of everything in America because we are spoiled. We need to see how others live and think twice about what we take for granted and how much we are wasting. Litering is annoying, we all have to live in it so respect the environment as well as the well being of others. Dont use so much water-you dont need an hour shower. preserve what we have so there wil be a future.