The World's Online Tutor

Ever need help figuring out a formula? Or need to be brushed up on math terms you have not used in years? Well now its possible. Salman Khan, a youtube sensation, has created a youtube account explaining and breaking down things you would commonly learn in school as an online tutor. Khan's "Khan Academy" is available for anyone and receives around 3.5 million views per month. Now that we are in the age where all information is being technologically transmitted, it is important our education changes as well. With this new availability of an online tutor we are able to learn or perfect our education without ever leaving the house.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/05/technology/khan-academy-blends-its-youtube-approach-with-classrooms.html?src=me&ref=technology

Gowalla teams up with facebook!

Gowalla, the internets newest networking site for traveling and review has now teamed up with the boss of social networking. As quoted by Josh Williams, the creator of Gowalla "Gowalla, which got off the ground in 2007, began as a mobile-based social network that was intended to let users share updates, pictures and location information with close friends. But it struggled to maintain momentum in the face of competition from services like Foursquare. It was eventually redesigned to be a social travel guide that lets members share their favorite restaurants and places to visit around the world." The Facebook company is expanding as we know it, who knows what they will take over next. 
http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/05/facebook-acquires-gowalla-a-location-based-social-service/

Turn That Cellphone Off!

We all know how annoying it is when a conversation is interrupted by someone talking on their mobile device; Or, with new technology people talking to there phones without another person on the line. It has been said that since the creation of Siri, Apples latest information hub on the iphone 4s, the increase of public disturbances by cell phones has risen. This article shows the testimonials of people all over the country who are experiencing the same problem our everyday devices has shown.
http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/05/making-noise-about-people-who-talk-to-their-cellphones/

The New Tricks to Facebook, Things you Never Knew

Facebook, The most popular social networking site around now exposes tricks and things we have not seen before. In this article in the NY times we read about 12 things we didn't know about the social network. These tricks help you customize your Facebook page to create an internet environment in which you have complete control. By learning the tricks and hidden parts of Facebook, we can use the site to its largest potential.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/01/technology/personaltech/12-things-you-didnt-know-facebook-could-do.html?_r=1&ref=technology

Edited pictures

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ZUMBA! The Newest Fitness Craze!

The Zumba craze has begun! For those who might not know, Zumba is a fitness method that uses Latin based dance moves as a work-out routine. This method has begum wildly popular all over the world with the opportunity to take classes, purchase DVD's and even attend a Zumba concert where thousands of people participate in the ultimate Zumba dance party. Dance and Zumba is a great way to stay in shape and have a great time doing it! 

St. John's University Writing Center gets it WRITE!

When you think of college you usually think of parties and dorms. However, most of us unfortunately have to remember a large part of college… long papers that seem to go on forever. Whether it’s for English, history, film or law the papers we are assigned are a huge part of any final grade. What if there was a place you could bring your paper, where a fresh pair of eyes can view and edit your work? What if you are totally lost and don’t know where to start your essay? What if you can have a skilled undergrad and grad student help you create your resume and cover letter… and all for free? Well such a place exists for the students of St. Johns University. The University Writing Center, located next to the library is a place where all these things can happen. As explained to the class by writing tutors Samir Abady and Sandra Nelson, help for your papers is easily accessible here at St. Johns. If you are interested in receiving help for your next paper the first suggested approach is making an appointment.

 Appointments can easily be made online or in person. Each appointment can be anywhere from 15 minutes to the full hour bracket. There are three available ways in which you can submit your paper for review. First, and most popularly is making a face to face appointment. This allows you to work one on one in person with a skilled writing tutor. Secondly, you can submit your paper online for it to be returned with comments and annotations. Lastly, you can have a live online session in which you and a tutor are both by a computer reviewing your paper together. You are able to make up to 2 appointments a week; however the facility is always available for a quiet working space. The writing institute is open 6 days a week, everyday but Saturday, making improving your writing easy, accessible and convenient. The tutors say the best tips for writing papers is plan ahead and don’t leave it for the night before, proof read your work, and read it aloud to fix your own mistakes. Writing is a large part of college, but at the writing center, students of any skill level have the opportunity to improve their writing.