Techy-fy the Government :P

For the first part of our reporting in class, two reporters, Mr. Gotuaco and Mr. Chan, presented their potential solutions that may help solve some government related problems.

First, Mr. Gotuaco proposed an Electronic Early Warning Device for Highway Construction Zones. We often see a lot of constructions along highways. A lot of people also get involved in accidents around these construction areas. So what Mr. Gotuaco thought of is to set up an Electronic Early Warning Device that would warn motorists whenever they are approaching a construction zone ahead. Basically, we would need to place a small computer in every vehicle. These computers would have alarms that would go off whenever they are near construction zones. The construction workers would also have a computer on the construction areas so they could send off the prerecorded signals. I think this is a brilliant idea because not only would it save the motorists the hassle of getting into traffic jams near construction areas, these may prevent accidents from happening and save lives.

Second, Mr. Chan thought of implementing a One Sim Per Person Policy. Since we frequently receive spam text messages or prank calls and the like, a One Sim Per Person Policy would help eliminate those. Through the One Sim Per Person Policy, unknown numbers or numbers not in your phonebook would not be able to contact you. You would have to save each other’s number on each other’s phone to be able to text or call someone.  

Websitessss

In class, we were asked what our favorite websites are and I said mine are YouTube and 9GAG. I forgot what exactly I said but now that I think about it, I think they’re my favorites because they keep me updated and entertained. Sometimes, these sites distract me too much to the point where I couldn’t focus on the things that I really need to be doing but I think that’s one of the reason I love them. :P

We were also asked what website we would like to be available on the internet. I said I wanted a website which focuses on cheering people up. When they’re feeling so down and lonely, they could go on this site and they could look through quotes, videos, images, or songs that may help them feel better. They could also talk to other people to help each other out. Negative posts and comments would not be allowed. I was informed by my professor though that there are already websites like these and I think it’s great that something like this is available on the internet for everyone to visit.

Lastly, we were asked what website we would like to create if given the chance. I said I wanted to create a website showcasing a lot of different charities. It would contain pictures of the less fortunate people who are supported by the different charities. The site may include some of their inspiring life stories. In the site also, would be given different ways to donate or volunteer to help the charities of their choice. Part of the website would be dedicated to the sponsors and the volunteers and would show pictures of grateful recipients of help.

Some Stupid Things People Do on Social Networking Sites

The social media is very big nowadays especially here in the Philippines. Along with the growth of technology and the spread of media, the stupid and shameful things people post on the internet is also alarmingly increasing. Here are some of the most annoying things people do or posts on social networking sites:

1.       “Like this if you don’t want your mom to die.” “Like-you love Jesus, Ignore- you love Satan.” “If you don’t like in 45 seconds your dad would die.”

First, don’t tell me what to do!!! Also, instead of “scaring” me, all these posts do is annoy the living hell out of me. Just. Stop.

2.       Post so many selfies every day.

Selfies are fine. Even I take selfies occasionally. The only difference is that I don’t flood everyone else’s walls with my selfies. Posting selfies every now and then is tolerable. But pleaseeee, I don’t want to see selfies of the same person all over my feed.

3.       Send game invites on Facebook to everyone.

I hate when I excitedly check my notification only to find game invites to games I don’t even play. Need I say more?

4.       Post every little thing you do.

People post what they’re eating, where they’re going, the new things they bought, ranting about something random, etc.  Posting things which aren’t even remotely exciting. These are things not a lot of people actually care about and just wastes time and cyber space. Stop.

5.       “Haters gonna hate.”

I never really understood why people insist on creating accounts on sites which allow other people to ask anonymous questions or say something to you anonymously. They already know that these sites are breeding-grounds for hate messages, what’s the point? And later on say they don’t care what other people think or say about them. I mean, seriously???