1. Assignment 2_2 CSC 101-01 Ryan Belote Toni Bocchetta Marquise Hart

2. Blogs Part of a website that has entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or videos. They are useful because they allow visitors to leave comments and you can see text, images, and links to other blogs. There are different types of blogs that we use they include; personal blogs, by genre, by media type, or even by device. A blog (a blend of the term web log)[1] is a type of website or part of a website. Blogs are usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video.1 "Blog." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Wikipedia. Web. 06 Sept. 2011..blend of the term web log)[1] is a type of website or part of a website. Blogs are usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video.1 "Blog." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Wikipedia. Web. 06 Sept. 2011. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blog>. Most blogs are interactive, allowing visitors to leave comments and even message each other via widgets on the blogs and it is this interactivity that distinguishes them from other static websites.2 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blog. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blog.

3. White Papers What: A white paper is a type of report that is very specific in terms of purpose, audience (who it is targeting) and how it is organized. Corporations use white papers to sell information or new products as solutions that would serve their customer’s needs. Why: White papers are useful because they can be a solution to a particular problem and also has the potential to influence the decision making process of current and prospective customers. Resource: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/54 6/1/ http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/54 6/1/

4. If the name isn’t a dead give away these are calendars or schedules that are shared with the family, co-workers, etc. this allows people to see what you or your circle of friends have planned for the day and can be used so a whole group of people can attend or plan to attend an event all at once.

5. Webcast A transmission of media over the Internet using streaming technology. A webcast is a transmission of media over the Internet using streaming technology. 1 http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-webcast.htm http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-webcast.htm It’s useful because it allows us to watch TV and listen to the radio. The largest "webcasters" include existing radio and TV stations, who "simulcast" their output, as well as a multitude of Internet only "stations". 2 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Webcastsimulcast" their output, as well as a multitude of Internet only "stations". 2 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Webcast A webcast is a way of making video available from a website either to be played or for users to download it. Much like a podcast, a webcast is a way of making video available from a website, either to be played immediately or for users to download it and play it at a time that suits them.3 http://www.peopleandparticipation.net/display/Methods/Webcasting http://www.peopleandparticipation.net/display/Methods/Webcasting

6. Skype What: Skype is a software application and online service that enables voice and video phone calls over the internet Why: Skype is useful because it lets people stay in touch all over the country if they do not or cannot see each other that often. It is more personal and nice to see somebody when you’re talking to someone, and today people can even use it on their smartphones. Resource: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/skype http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/skype

7. Podcasts are basically like a radio broadcast that you can listen to on your computer, you download them and you can listen to your favorite person or celeb talk about various trending topics you and them are interested in.

8. Delicious A social bookmarking web service for storing, sharing, and discovering web bookmarks. Delicious (formerly del.icio.us, pronounced "delicious") is a social bookmarking web service for storing, sharing, and discovering web bookmarks.4 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delicious_(website)social bookmarking web service for storing, sharing, and discovering web bookmarks.4 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delicious_(website) It helps you to find the sites of interest and follow people whose bookmarks you are interested in. This helps you to find sites of interest, follow people whose bookmarks you're interested in, and access your own list of bookmarks from any computer, any time. 5 http://efl537.com/forum/what-deliciouscom- and-why-it-usefulhttp://efl537.com/forum/what-deliciouscom- and-why-it-useful It also uses a non-hierarchical classification system in which users can tag each of their bookmarks with freely chosen index terms. Delicious uses a non-hierarchical classification system in which users can tag each of their bookmarks with freely chosen index terms.6 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delicious_(website)hierarchical classification system in which users can tag each of their bookmarks with freely chosen index terms.6 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delicious_(website)

9. Twitter What: Twitter is a social networking and micro blogging that allows you to answer the question “what are you doing”, by sending short text messages (140 characters) called “tweets” to your friends otherwise known as “followers”. Why: Twitter is useful because unlike Facebook, it only updates statuses and you can connect and follow your friends, experts, favorite celebrities and even breaking news. Resource: http://tweeternet.com/http://tweeternet.com/

10. TALK Google talk is an instant messenger program used for socializing similar instant messenger programs would be AIM, yahoo messenger, etc.

11. Whoozy Whoozy is a search engine focused on people and companies. Whoozy is a search engine focused on people and companies. 7 http://www.recruitingtools.com/2010/02/10/whoozy/people and companies. 7 http://www.recruitingtools.com/2010/02/10/whoozy/ It gathers information from search engines, photo sharing sites, and video sites. It’s an aggregator of sorts gathering information from search engines, photo sharing sites and video sites.8 http://www.recruitingtools.com/2010/02/10/whoozy/ http://www.recruitingtools.com/2010/02/10/whoozy/ This web resource also provides you with links and source information to your search. Provides links and source information to your search. Searches pdfs and docs on your subject and presents them in a downloadable manner.9 tp://www.recruitingtools.com/2010/02/10/whoozy/www.recruitingtools.com/2010/02/10/whoozy/

12. Zillow What: Zillow is a real-estate website which is dedicated to giving its hundreds of users tons of information about almost any property in the United States. Why: It helps realtors, buyers and sellers educate themselves and be aware of as many details as possible that have to do with potentially buying or selling a home. Resource: http://www.openingdoorsllc.com/2009/04/10/what-is- zillowcom/ http://www.openingdoorsllc.com/2009/04/10/what-is- zillowcom/

13. This is a traveling website that doesn’t necessarily sell tickets but gives you information on the cheapest flights and new deals and discounts on traveling which can save you money in the long run.

14. Bidding for Travel Website’s primary goal is to promote informed bidding when using priceline.com’s (US) travel products. BiddingForTravel.com's primary goal is to promote informed bidding when using priceline.com's (US) travel products. If you are a first time visitor to this moderated message board, please invest some time familiarizing yourself with the Posting Guidelines and the Hotels or Rental Cars FAQs before posting. 10 http://biddingfortravel.yuku.com/Posting Guidelines and the Hotels or Rental Cars FAQs before posting. 10 http://biddingfortravel.yuku.com/ Useful because it saves you a lot of money on hotels and rental cars. You will then have at your disposal the tools that can revolutionize your travel planning, resulting in significant savings for you. Our FAQs teach how to become an informed bidder and greatly minimize your chances of making a first timer's mistake. 11 http://biddingfortravel.yuku.com/http://biddingfortravel.yuku.com/ Using this web resource allows you to save up to 60% for hotel rates and will help you have a cheap and wonderful vacation.

15. Priceline What: Priceline is an online booking service that allows you to name your own price that you want to spend on flights, hotels and car rental services. You bid on the service you want, and if the vendor accepts your bid, you will be able to save yourself some money. Why: It is useful because you can end up not spending a large sum of money on business trips or traveling for run and relaxation with the family. Resource: http://www.allears.net/pl/priceline.htm http://www.allears.net/pl/priceline.htm

16. Study Stack Study Stack is a website with a extremely wide variety of electronic study guides ranging from nursing to anatomy and uses flash cards this is a good studying website for a big exam.

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