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When I first learned that I would be responsible for creating three hypertexts throughout the quarter, I began to panic. I had no experience with web design, and did not even know what a hypertext was. Now that it is … Continue reading →

Part 3 of Cory Doctorow’s For the Win is much more action-packed than its preceding chapters. While the first 2 parts, in a sense, introduce the readers to the characters, part 3 allows us to see how these gamers from all … Continue reading →

Compared to Part 1, Part 2 of Cory Doctorow’s For the Win has much more action. First, we meet Connor Prikkel, a man studying his PhD at Stanford. Connor’s main ability is predicting the value of virtual goods, much as one … Continue reading →

I recently created a podcast about the San Jose Flea Market, and the entire experience was very interesting. While I was at the flea market, I felt a bit awkward talking into an audio recorder, like I was an FBI … Continue reading →

As I write this blog entry, I have a game of Words with Friends open in another tab on my browser and a game of Hanging with Friends going on my phone, and I usually play these games throughout the … Continue reading →

It is a well-known fact that technology and the Internet have greatly contributed to the increase in intercultural communications. Yet when we think of this advancement, we mostly think of social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter. Surprisingly, Second Life … Continue reading →

We all wonder what our lives would be like if we were someone else…would we have the same personality? The same friends? Would be in the same places we are in life right now? For many, Secondlife is the perfect … Continue reading →

Ever since I was little, I have been active at my church, even though I am one of the few people my age who actually attend. Because of my age, I serve as the “social networker” for the church, running … Continue reading →

Although I would like to think that I am technologically sound, I’ll admit…I was very uncertain about making a podcast for my English class. While I enjoy listening to podcasts, I couldn’t imagine myself walking around with a voice recording … Continue reading →

The California Legacy Project is a project through Santa Clara University that aims to “increase public appreciation of California’s literary and historical legacy and to promote the critical understanding of California diversity (CLP Mission and Goals). It also strives to bring … Continue reading →