Books Verses the Internet
Posted by este in E Books, Internet and Businesses Online on October 13, 2011
This Christmas one of the most popular gifts is surely going to be the various e-book readers… The Internet certainly has its place.. But these e-book readers allow fans of novels and history to obtain books at a lower price than going to the store and buying the actual hardcover or softcover.
For instance, a bestseller that may cost $25-$30 at one of the major booksellers, will cost $10, no more than $12, as a download for the e-book readers…just look around at coffee shops, the airport, anywhere fans of books find that they have time on their hands…you will see a lot of these e-book readers.
Why would you want to read a book off the Internet? When we surf the net, we go from thought to thought, site to site, rarely do we spend more than a few minutes on any one page or any one site… Not so when we sit down to read a book… We multitask on the computer and the Internet… we are singular in our focus when we sit down to read a book… The disciplines are very different.
Therefore, I feel there is no future scenario where one will replace the other… When you take into account the fact that the library is free… Books in print are here to stay… You cannot do any cheaper than free. So you might as well enjoy your tax dollars in action and use the library to enjoy reading books
Personally I go to the library every week and read 4 to 5 books a week… I just can’t beat the price. Free is always good.
So put the library in the mix when discussing books versus the Internet… There will be a place for all three… And each discipline will appeal two different groups of folks
Work From Home on the Internet and Start Making Some Real Money
Posted by este in Network Marketing on October 9, 2011
With the introduction of the Internet many home based jobs are getting famous day by day. Internet serves as a basin mean through which one can earn from home easily and effectively. A computer and Internet connection at home can take you through great paths if you utilize them with the help of your knowledge. You can start to work from home on the Internet by spending some time after your job and on the weekends consistently.
Computers and the Internet are ruling the world nowadays and are a part of the life of many individuals. There are many opportunities starting from small jobs like data entry services to software development and web designing.
A basic skills data entry job is made easy and it can be done by anyone who has completed school. With the help of some software skills one can go for software development, which is very profitable. Web designing is becoming famous today which attracts many web designers who are willing to work from home.
Affiliate marketing is a newer technology which is being used by many leading companies. One can act as an affiliate from home and help the company grow. You just need the skill to attract a customer to the company’s site thus increasing the site’s traffic. The affiliates can work from home by creating new ideas to promote a product or service.
Consultation can also be done through the Internet where experienced people can share their ideas with others and earn through them. There are many people who are in need of ideas and will consult experienced professionals to improve them and their organization. So this will be a profitable and intelligent choice for retired people who can work from home without strain. Tutorials and business coaching can also be done online.
Internet jobs are stress free as one can get paid online and make your own schedule. Once the job is finished you will be paid immediately so you can increase you residual income day by day.
Teens and the Internet
93% of children ages 12 through 18 access the Internet. We all know that the Internet is a very useful tool for information gathering, for social networking, and entertainment. The real challenge confronting parents of teens is the ability to exert control over a world that, by its very nature, thrives on breaking down boundaries and on anonymity. Furthermore, given that teens are, by their developmental stage, impulsive and risk takers, the prospect of problematic behaviors is very high. Horror stories abound of net bullying, sexual abuse, porn and online gaming addiction. “Friending” no longer requires face to face communication. “Sexting” is new to our vocabulary.
The two overarching principles in considering healthy Internet use are:
1) Use of the Internet is a privilege and
2) Clear communication.
Healthy Internet use: Like the issues of safe sex and use of drugs and alcohol, parents need to have very clear communication regarding their expectations. Co-creating a healthy Internet use contract can be very useful. Just as each family needs basic household rules (respect, homework, chores, and curfew), computer and Internet use require a whole subset of rules. Any discussion of rules needs to take into account the age and maturity level of the child and should cover the following areas:
1. Healthy Internet use
2. When and where the Internet can be accessed
3. Family privacy/sharing of personal information online
4. Sharing user names and passwords (Parents must have access to all user names and passwords).
5. Friending/meeting others online and offline (a common rule is no online “friending” without prior face to face meeting).
6. Respectful communication. Online behavior, because of anonymity and lack of rules, is rife with disrespect.
7. Blocking and monitoring: Teens need to know that you are watching. Naturally, or older and more mature teens, oversight might be reduced. Software recommended for blocking is Net Nanny, for oversight, SuperWinSpy.
8. Unacceptable online behaviors: While these may seem to be obvious, a good discussion with your teen can be eye opening.
9. Consequences: This is a most critical component of any contract. Very important is the notion of tailoring the consequence to the violation and not going overboard on minimal violations.
The contract should be signed by all family members and posted in a conspicuous location (refrigerator door perhaps). Any discussion of rules must also include legal issues. Clearly “sexting”, “bullying”, and downloading of illegal material are important topics.
While the above discussion is designed for kids, parents need to be reminded that they are setting the example of technology use. The other day I observed a father tossing a football with his teenage son. The play kept being interrupted by dad’s cell phone calls. His son complained, “Dad, you’re always on your cell. Can’t you just turn it off and spend some time with me?” The dad told his son that he had important business to take care of. How do you think that teen felt about the use/abuse of technology?
Obviously the old saw, “It’s not what you say, it’s what you do” is in play here. Parents set the table for their children’s future by their own example of technology use.