Blog 23

Merry Christmas. I hope you have a wonderful holiday season, enjoy your family and friends.

http://www.abcteach.com/wordpuzzles/Crosswords/Christmas.html http://www.crosswordpuzzlegames.com/christmas.html
http://www.billybear4kids.com/holidays/christmas/puzzles/wp-xmas.htmprint and do a crossword.
http://www.the-north-pole.com/carols/index.htm Plug your head phones in and sing along to these Christmas Carols.
http://www.mattlake.com/carol.htm Christmas Carol Trivia Quiz http://www.santas.net/christmasjokes.htm Find a laugh in these Christmas Jokes!http://www.santas.net/howmerrychristmasissaid.htm How do you say Merry Christmas around the world?
http://www.merry-christmas.com/games/trivia.games/trivia1.htm Christmas Trivia Game
http://snowflakes.barkleyus.com/ Make your own snowflake.
http://www.santalady.com/xmasgames.html Games to play at Christmas with family and friends.
http://www.12days.com/playground/ 12 Days of Christmas Playground - fun games.
http://www.merry-christmas.com/games/games.htm# Interactive Games.
http://funschool.kaboose.com/fun-blaster/christmas/games/index.html More Interactive Games.
http://www.emailsanta.com/ Email Santa.
http://www.emailsanta.com/clock.asp Countdown to Christmas.
http://www.emailsanta.com/Christmas_Trivia.htm Trivia Games.
http://www.canadapost.ca/dec/santa/writesanta/emailform-e.asp Santa's Corner
http://www.northpole.com/Mailroom/ Santa's Mailroom

OR.....you could decorate up your Farmville in Christmas Decorations!

Blog 22

You watched a Hypnotist on Friday. Pick one "act" out of his entertainment and tell me in detail how he got his participants prepared for it and how they reacted.

Blog 21

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42E2fAWM6rA

View this video on a Lost Generation. Do you believe that you are a part of a lost generation or do you believe you can change the world?

Blog 20

Comment on yesterday's Heather Laxdal Leadership Symposium. What message did you get from the motivational speaker?

Day 19 Blog

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/2709146/fastest_text_message/

This young man is trying to beat the guiness world record for text messaging. He has to type in the phrase in less than 43 seconds. Can he do it? Can you do it?

What about texting with your eyes closed like the blind man you watched last day. Text message yourself the following phrase without looking at your keypad.
"I am doing this blindly! What will it look like?"

Day 18 Blog

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BR9r7pcvub4 Watch this video on somebody who thinks he is the world's fastest texter. How do you think technology, such as texting, would aid somebody with his disability?

Day 17 Blog

Watch the powerpoint on both Computer Fundamentals' Paint Projects from Term 1. Comment on the project you liked the most, send a compliment to that classmate.

Day 16 Blog

Some interesting Cell phone facts for your information, please read and comment.
Did you know that two cell phones operating on either side of an egg will cook the egg and the same thing is happening to your brain and eyes when it's up next to your head?
Did you know you can dial 911 on a Cell phone for emergency service even if the phone is locked or not in service?
Did you know that for around $100 (sometimes less, sometimes up to $440), anyone can buy a list of everyone you've called from your cell phone for the last month? Sometimes they can also get your incoming calls and call locations, too.
Did you know cell phones are actually a radio -- an extremely sophisticated radio, but a radio nonetheless?
Did you know that up to 60% of the radiation emitted by a typical cell phone, (enough to cause heating), will be absorbed by the user’s head?
Did you know that different brands and models of phones have widely different levels of radiation emissions?
Comment on some of these facts, believable or not?

Day 15 Blog

Comment on some of the following quotes regarding cell phone addictions:One in six young adults could be addicted to their mobile phones, research suggests. A study of the mobile phone use of more than 100 students showed a large proportion exhibited symptoms more usually associated with compulsive gamblers. Many were so attached to their mobile that they relied on it to lift their mood, resorted to lying about how much they used it and regularly borrowed money from friends and relatives to pay their bills.The symptoms could be even worse for younger teenagers than those studied.While most of us are "addicted" to our mobiles, apparently some have it so bad that they're receiving treatment. Two children (ages 12 an 13) were admitted to a mental health clinic to cure what's been labeled as cellphone addiction.From the Telegraph:They were brought in after spending an average of six hours a day on their phones, talking, texting or playing games.Their parents became concerned that the children, aged 12 and 13, were unable to carry out normal activities without their handsets. They were failing at school and deceiving relatives in an attempt to obtain more money for phone cards.According to the doctors on staff, it's the first time that a "specific" treatment has been used to cure mobile phone addiction. Then again, these are children who are 12 and 13. They seem a lot more like two kids distracted from their school work than strung-out junkies begging for quarters at the side of the road so that they can get their next fix."They both showed disturbed behaviour and this exhibited itself in failure at school. They both had serious difficulties leading normal lives."Both children had had their own phones for 18 months and were not controlled by their parents."One paid for their phone by getting money from the grandmother and other family members, without explaining what they were going to do with it," said Dr Utgès.At least two cases of phone addiction have been reported in Britain where young people who were obsessed with their phones and became depressed when the number of incoming calls or messages dropped.Comment on your beliefs behind cell phone addictions.

Day 14 Blog

Watch this video clip on how far technology advanced from the era of the "scroll to the book". Think of what a new concept this must have been and how frustrating it may have been for some. 100 years later, can you relate the era of "hard copy print to electronic version". Where are your parents at with technology? Do they have a facebook account, an email account, a wiki space, a blog, are they on MSN or know how to log onto any of these applications. Do your parents read the newspaper on-line, or use google to research information. Do your parents use "snail mail" with a postage stamp or rely on their email account to stay caught up with friends and family? Comment on your parents' comfort level when it comes to technology.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pyjRj3UMRM

Day 13 Blog

Watch the following video. Where is technology going? Where has technology come from? What questions do you ask about technology and the future?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6yLLk-uFNk

Day 12 Blog

Define Social Media using wikipedia. Watch this "I Gotta Feeling" video, sung by the Black Eyed Peas, produced by a group of University of Montreal students. Explain how it is social media.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tJVAZIJw3c

Day 11 Blog

Listen to this pod cast of Annie Griffith, Nobel Prize in Physics and prized photographer for National Geographic. Comment on how her life has been transformed by fiber optics and digital data transmission. For 25 years she was married to film....she had to get on board digitally!

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113546436

Day 10 Blog

You had the opportunity to listen to an olympian athlete speak in the Anne Portnuff last week. Answering the 5 W's, tell me about her presentation. In addition, tell me about one comment tha stood out in her presentation.

Day 9 Blog

View the interview from 60 Minutes TV clip with Kevin Mitnick, world reknown hacker. Comment on your views on hacking and using the internet and technology in unacceptable ways. http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=8_VYWefmy34&eurl=http://digiteen.wikispaces.com/Digital+Law

Day 8 Blog

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=l5SmrHNWhak&eurl=http://digiteen.wikispaces.com/Digital+Law

Watch this short video clip on Piracy is a crime! How do you feel about this? What is the regular practice of people your age in regards to copying music or movies? What are some legal alternatives?

Day 7 Blog

After reading last day's posts, some good relationships were made between playing video games and an addiction to speed. Obviously the physical signs and symptoms are not the same, but some of you could relate to the "addiction" as well as the "good feeling" you get while playing the games. Consider this: "Cyberaddiction is developed through the use of the computer. Let's specify that it is not the computer we are addicted to; rather we are addicted to the experience we have because of the machine...In the same way drugs and alcohol can be , the computer becomes a way to escape reality, deny problems, or forget about them by devoting time to something else." (Jean-Pierre Rochon, Internet Addiction psychologist). Comment on this psychologist's research.

Day 6 Blog

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter found in the brain that is needed for normal functioning of the central nervous system. Speed is a drug that can be prescribed or can be found as a street drug, otherwise known as crystal meth. Its causes arousal in the brain and central nervous system. "Playing video games doubles the amount of dopamine in the brain which is equivalent to a dose of speed". What do you think about that quote? Believe it or not?

Day 5 Blog

Take some time and go through the previous days' responses to the different blogs. Feel free to comment on any of the posts, ask questions of other classmates, remember to keep your comments respectful.

Day 4 Blog

"Kids see more than 250 000 commercials aimed at their appearance by age 17". How do you think this may affect how kids feel about themselves? Do you think it may affect some kids' self-esteem and self-confidence? What do you see as the worst case scenario as to the results of some of these commercials for kids who are affected by them? Let me know how commercials of this nature make you feel.

Day 3 Blog

View the short video clip on "Wiki's". In your own words, what is the purpose of wikis, who uses wikis, when are they used and how do you use them? Think about how wikis compare to blogs.

Day 2 BLog

Watch the video clip on "blogs". In your own words, sum up what a blog is, its purpose, who uses it, when it is used and how it is used.

Day 1 Blog

Good Morning Bloggers;

Welcome to Computer Fundamentals 900, Semester 1 of 2009. As stated in class, daily blogging will be a required component of your course outline, it is worth 10% of your mark. Today, check out the blogging rubric with your class and understand the different levels of blogging. Welcome to Computer Fundamentals Grade 9. A portion of each class is related to this Blog Site. You will be required to log on, and read the post for the day. You will always be asked to respond to the post. Remember, safety on the internet is number one. Do not reveal any information about yourself that could put your safety at risk. Only sign off using your first name. You are invited to post your opinions and interests, you are not allowed to reveal your age, email, home address or other sensitive information. All blogs will go through me first, I am the moderator of this site, if I feel your safety is at risk with the information you revealed, I will not publish your response and ask you to redo it. You will take home a Permission letter for Student Use of Powerful Web Tools on the internet. Until you bring this permission letter back signed, your blogs will not be published, nor will you receive a mark.

Day 27 Blog

Losing a friend is a tragedy and can be difficult to cope with. Losing three friends is even more tragic. At this time in our High School, some students may feel like they would like to share their feelings, thoughts and memories of our three students. You may do so on this blog if you like. Don't forget to be aware of others' feelings and support one another. You may make use of the counselling services provided to you through our student services department.

Day 26 Blog

Well, roughly 4 classes left. It has been a pleasure having each and every one of you in my computer fundamentals class this term. This will be your last blog and I would like you to self-evaluate yourself in terms of your attitude and participation in the second half (Term 2) of this semester. The following criteria can be used as a guide:
0 - I did not participate and I had a very negative attitude
1 - 2 I participated very minimally and my attitude was negative
3 -4 I participated to the best of my ability only in the activities I chose to, I displayed a positive attitude only in these activities as well
5 - 6 I participated in most of the activities to the best of my ability, but struggled with a few of the assignments. My attitude remained positive throughout.
7 - 8 I participated in almost all of the activities, I had difficulty with 1 or 2 assignments, but my attitude remained positive
9- I tried my very best at all times, and had a consistently positive attitude.
10-I tried my very best at all times, and had a consistently positive attitude. I was a leader for my classmates.

Give yourself a score out of 10 and comment on the reason you deserve that mark. If you can support it, you will be granted the mark. Please comment to me on the one activity you especially liked about this class, that should remain as part of this class. Tell me one thing you would like to change, or one thing you would have liked to have done and did not have the chance. Take care.

Mrs. McBride

Day 25 Blog

Name / find five differences that would take place if you were to be in high school in Australia. Don't forget to talk about matriculation!

http://www.australian-high-school.com/

Day 24 Blog

Find an update on last day's topic; the Jet Liner that went missing. Where was it found, any survivors, what is the speculated cause of the crash...?

Day 24 Blog

http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2009/06/02/air-france-plane-search365.html

Answer the 5 W's regarding this CBC recent news article:

Who, What, Where, When, Why?

Day 23 Blog

What do you think about the polar bear paparazzi? Every where you turn,
scientists and zookeepers, photographers and filmmakers, environmentalists and politicians, marketing mavens and advertising giants are all raving over the Polar Bear. The polar bear is the poster child of "climate change", of a "green planet", and of Coke commercials. Is the polar bear on an endangered species list? Find your answer on the discovermagazine.com web site below.

http://www.cbc.ca/doczone/polarbearfever/

http://discovermagazine.com/2009/jan/055


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXdsaYHUn1M&NR=1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mmxuew-9f10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsOHk0JuHuY

Day 22 Blog

View the powerpoint on inTEXTicating. Comment on how you think texting and driving is similar and / or different from drinking and driving. What do you think the consequences should be for individuals caught texting and driving?

Day 21 Blog

View the before / after picture of Susan Boyle, listen to her Britain's got Talent audition, and using Wikipedia, research 5 facts about Susan't personal life. Comment on all of the above.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lp0IWv8QZY&feature=related

Day 20 Blog

Some interesting Cell phone facts for your information, please read and comment.
Did you know that two cell phones operating on either side of an egg will cook the egg and the same thing is happening to your brain and eyes when it's up next to your head?
Did you know you can dial 911 on a Cell phone for emergency service even if the phone is locked or not in service?
Did you know that for around $100 (sometimes less, sometimes up to $440), anyone can buy a list of everyone you've called from your cell phone for the last month? Sometimes they can also get your incoming calls and call locations, too.
Did you know cell phones are actually a radio -- an extremely sophisticated radio, but a radio nonetheless?
Did you know that up to 60% of the radiation emitted by a typical cell phone, (enough to cause heating), will be absorbed by the user’s head?
Did you know that different brands and models of phones have widely different levels of radiation emissions?

Day 19 Blog

Comment on some of the following quotes regarding cell phone addictions:
One in six young adults could be addicted to their mobile phones, research suggests. A study of the mobile phone use of more than 100 students showed a large proportion exhibited symptoms more usually associated with compulsive gamblers. Many were so attached to their mobile that they relied on it to lift their mood, resorted to lying about how much they used it and regularly borrowed money from friends and relatives to pay their bills.

The symptoms could be even worse for younger teenagers than those studied.While most of us are "addicted" to our mobiles, apparently some have it so bad that they're receiving treatment. Two children (ages 12 an 13) were admitted to a mental health clinic to cure what's been labeled as cellphone addiction.

From the Telegraph:They were brought in after spending an average of six hours a day on their phones, talking, texting or playing games.Their parents became concerned that the children, aged 12 and 13, were unable to carry out normal activities without their handsets. They were failing at school and deceiving relatives in an attempt to obtain more money for phone cards.

According to the doctors on staff, it's the first time that a "specific" treatment has been used to cure mobile phone addiction. Then again, these are children who are 12 and 13. They seem a lot more like two kids distracted from their school work than strung-out junkies begging for quarters at the side of the road so that they can get their next fix.

"They both showed disturbed behaviour and this exhibited itself in failure at school. They both had serious difficulties leading normal lives."Both children had had their own phones for 18 months and were not controlled by their parents."One paid for their phone by getting money from the grandmother and other family members, without explaining what they were going to do with it," said Dr Utgès.At least two cases of phone addiction have been reported in Britain where young people who were obsessed with their phones and became depressed when the number of incoming calls or messages dropped.

Comment on your beliefs behind cell phone addictions.

Day 18 Blog

Watch these video clips on Earth Day. Comment on how you can make a small difference in such a big world. What is your biggest concern for your own future in regards to our earth?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oy6b9IGANjM&feature=PlayList&p=2F1ACEE36E514D38&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=6

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-egKvUP_Rw&feature=related

Day 17 Blog

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42E2fAWM6rA View this video on a Lost Generation. Do you believe that you are a part of a lost generation or do you believe you can change the world?

Day 16 Blog

View the Paint Movie of your February Break. Comment on at least three of the pictures that were presented in a Y3W form. Recall from last day's Y3W video, what are your three words about the Paint pictures in movie format? Explain the reasoning for your three words.

Day 15 Post

http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=6878602

Day 14 Blog

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQHX-SjgQvQ

From the scroll to the book. From book to the computer. How do your parents or grandparents feel about technology?

Day 13 Blog

Comment on the motivational speaker you had last week. What were the five funniest or most motivational things he said to the audience?

http://www.youthonline.ca/games/trivia/stpatricksday2.shtml Try this site at your St. Patty's Day knowledge!

Day 12 Blog

Answer the following questions in your blog today:
1. You spend an average of how many hours a day with media? (3,4.5, 6.5, 8 hours)
2. Children with easy access to media tend to spend more time using them. (True / False)
3. Young people who spend the most time with media also report spending more time...(with their parents, being physically active, pursuing other hobbies, all of the above)
4. New media displaces the use of old media. (true / false)
5. What % of youth report having acces to TV, video games or computers in their bedrooms? (68, 52, 83, 37 %)
6. Those youth who are least content or get the poorest grades spend more time with video games and less time reading than their peers. (True / False)
7. The dominant medium for young people today is... (television, video games, internet, music)

Day 11 Blog

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=l5SmrHNWhak&eurl=http://digiteen.wikispaces.com/Digital+Law

Watch this short video clip on Piracy is a crime! How do you feel about this? What is the regular practice of people your age in regards to copying music or movies? What are some legal alternatives?

Day 10 Blog

After reading last day's posts, some good relationships were made between playing video games and an addiction to speed. Obviously the physical signs and symptoms are not the same, but some of you could relate to the "addiction" as well as the "good feeling" you get while playing the games. Consider this: "Cyberaddiction is developed through the use of the computer. Let's specify that it is not the computer we are addicted to; rather we are addicted to the experience we have because of the machine...In the same way drugs and alcohol can be , the computer becomes a way to escape reality, deny problems, or forget about them by devoting time to something else." (Jean-Pierre Rochon, Internet Addiction psychologist). Comment on this psychologist's research.

Day 9 Blog

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter found in the brain that is needed for normal functioning of the central nervous system. Speed is a drug that can be prescribed or can be found as a street drug, otherwise known as crystal meth. Its causes arousal in the brain and central nervous system. "Playing video games doubles the amount of dopamine in the brain which is equivalent to a dose of speed". What do you think about that quote? Believe it or not?

Comment on the Hypnotist you saw on Monday.

Day 8 Blog

To post, or not to post...that is the question? The internet has become a sharing network for pictures and personal videos. Since every user is held responsible for what they post on the internet, it would be best to check a few details before posting any document on line. Think about the following:
1. Do you own copyrights to this file?
2. Did you obtain permission from the persons appearing in the pictures or videos for posting on the Internet?
3. Are there children in the picture?
4. Are the pictures embarassing?
5. Could their content be offensive to certain people?
6. Could the content be considered offensive, hateful, discriminatory or sexual?
7. Do you want the internet community to have access to your pictures?

Have you posted pictures on Facebook or Youtube? Have you considered the above questions before posting? Can you think of other guiding questions that might help people decide if they should post or not? What do you do if a picture has been posted that puts one of these standards in question?

Day 7 Blog

How much texting is too much texting? If you text, have you sent inappropriate texts? Have you received inappropriate texts? Do you have any idea how much time people your age spend texting? What are the advantages and disadvantages of texting? View this clip on text messaging. What is an important theme to get out of the clip?


http://www.thatsnotcool.com/

Day 6 Blog

Watch the two video clips found on the side bar of this Blog page; Think Before you Post and Everybody Knows your Name. Why is it important to safeguard your own privacy when posting pictures of yourself, or revealing any personal information, as in the two videos?

Day 5 Blog

Good Morning;

You are going to view a short video clip from an Oprah Show. This individual has a different way of viewing life. He looks at the cup half full as opposed to half empty. Watch, and comment what lesson you can take from the way he lives his life.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=CA&hl=en&v=BODHsU3hDo4

Day 4 Blog

View Wikis and Blogs in Plain English. Compare and contrast the similarities / differences between the two. Comment back.

Day 3 Blog

"Kids see more than 250 000 commercials aimed at their appearance by the age of 17". How do you think this may affect the way kids think about themselves? Do you think it may affect some kids' self esteem and self confidence?What could be the worst case scenario for kids that are affected by such commercials? Let me know how commercials of this sort make you feel.

Day 2 Blog

Watch the video named Cyber Bullying; Broken Friendships found at the side bar on this blog page. Comment on the importance of Internet Safety and safeguarding your own user name and ID.

Day 1 Semester 2 Students Com Fun

Good Morning;



Welcome to Computer Fundamentals Grade 9. A portion of each class is related to this Blog Site. You will be required to log on, and read the post for the day. You will always be asked to respond to the post. Remember, safety on the internet is number one. Do not reveal any information about yourself that could put your safety at risk. Only sign off using your first name. You are invited to post your opinions and interests, you are not allowed to reveal your age, email, home address or other sensitive information. All blogs will go through me first, I am the moderator of this site, if I feel your safety is at risk with the information you revealed, I will not publish your response and ask you to redo it. You will take home a Permission letter for Student Use of Powerful Web Tools on the internet. Until you bring this permission letter back signed, your blogs will not be published, nor will you receive a mark.



Keeping the above in mind, tell me about the following:

1. Your favorite first semester class. Why?

2. Your comfort level with computers - typing and overall knowledge.

3. Something you look forward to learning about in this computer class.

4. A goal you have set for yourself for second semester.

5. How many Computer classes there are before mid-winter break?

Day 29 Blog

Well, the time has come to say good bye. It has been a pleasure having each and every one of you in my computer fundamentals class this term. This will be your last blog and I would like you to self-evaluate yourself in terms of your attitude and participation in the second half (Term 2) of this semester. The following criteria can be used as a guide:

0 - I did not participate and I had a very negative attitude
1 - 2 I participated very minimally and my attitude was negative
3 -4 I participated to the best of my ability only in the activities I chose to, I displayed a positive attitude only in these activities as well
5 - 6 I participated in most of the activities to the best of my ability, but struggled with a few of the assignments. My attitude remained positive throughout.
7 - 8 I participated in almost all of the activities, I had difficulty with 1 or 2 assignments, but my attitude remained positive
9- I tried my very best at all times, and had a consistently positive attitude.
10-I tried my very best at all times, and had a consistently positive attitude. I was a leader for my classmates.

Give yourself a score out of 10 and comment on the reason you deserve that mark. If you can support it, you will be granted the mark. Please comment to me on the one activity you especially liked about this class, that should remain as part of Semester 2 plan. Tell me one thing you would like to change, or one thing you would have liked to have done and did not have the chance. Take care.

Mrs. McBride

Day 28 Blog

Some interesting Cell phone facts for your information, please read and comment.

Did you know that two cell phones operating on either side of an egg will cook the egg and the same thing is happening to your brain and eyes when it's up next to your head?

Did you know you can dial 911 on a Cell phone for emergency service even if the phone is locked or not in service?

Did you know that for around $100 (sometimes less, sometimes up to $440), anyone can buy a list of everyone you've called from your cell phone for the last month. Sometimes they can also get your incoming calls and call locations, too.

Did you know cell phones are actually a radio -- an extremely sophisticated radio, but a radio nonetheless.

Did you know that up to 60% of the radiation emitted by a typical cell phone, (enough to cause heating), will be absorbed by the user’s head?

Did you know that different brands and models of phones have widely different levels of radiation emissions?

Blog 27

Comment on some of the following quotes regarding cell phone addictions:

One in six young adults could be addicted to their mobile phones, research suggests. A study of the mobile phone use of more than 100 students showed a large proportion exhibited symptoms more usually associated with compulsive gamblers.
Many were so attached to their mobile that they relied on it to lift their mood, resorted to lying about how much they used it and regularly borrowed money from friends and relatives to pay their bills. The symptoms could be even worse for younger teenagers than those studied.

While most of us are "addicted" to our mobiles, apparently some have it so bad that they're receiving treatment. Two children (ages 12 an 13) were admitted to a mental health clinic to cure what's been labeled as cellphone addiction. From the Telegraph:
They were brought in after spending an average of six hours a day on their phones, talking, texting or playing games.
Their parents became concerned that the children, aged 12 and 13, were unable to carry out normal activities without their handsets. They were failing at school and deceiving relatives in an attempt to obtain more money for phone cards.
According to the doctors on staff, it's the first time that a "specific" treatment has been used to cure mobile phone addiction. Then again, these are children who are 12 and 13. They seem a lot more like two kids distracted from their school work than strung-out junkies begging for quarters at the side of the road so that they can get their next fix.

"They both showed disturbed behaviour and this exhibited itself in failure at school. They both had serious difficulties leading normal lives."
Both children had had their own phones for 18 months and were not controlled by their parents.
"One paid for their phone by getting money from the grandmother and other family members, without explaining what they were going to do with it," said Dr Utgès.
At least two cases of phone addiction have been reported in Britain where young people who were obsessed with their phones and became depressed when the number of incoming calls or messages dropped.

Day 25 Blog

Good Morning and Welcome Back to 2009! I hope you had a well deserved Christmas holiday and enjoyed sleeping in, and time with family and friends. There are only 5 more Computer Fundamental classes. Work hard and finish off this semester the best you can. You could comment back to me today on your favorite:
Holiday / Christmas Gift
Holiday / Christmas Visitor
Holiday / Christmas Memory
Holiday / Christmas Meal
Holiday / Christmas Sleep in