Websites worth knowing about, new advancements to fascinate you, and a thoughtful look at how technology is impacting our lives.
Technology is definitely the driving force of the present and the future. Not only do more and more exceptional advancements emerge on a daily basis, technology's influence is dramatically changing the complexion of how we live our lives.
Because of handheld devices that allow you to send email, take pictures, capture videos and carry on a conversation, as well as an array of other new possibilities, business and personal matters can be taken care of anywhere you go. Save time and send your loved one a quick text message while you are waiting in line to purchase your groceries. Check your email messages while you are on your way to your next meeting. Productivity is doubly increased, peace of mind is considered and supported, and the chance for efficient advancement is magnified.
Today, I found the article “10 Billion Video Views Online in December” stating that in December 2007 a record breaking 10 billion online videos had been watched. This is definitely a huge shift in consumer attention that will predictably change the direction of the entertainment field, the profitability of movie theaters, and the continued invention and innovation of more attention grabbing websites. It will be doubly interesting to see how this trend continues, especially when many of the online video websites show free movies, videos, and games; such sites, of course, are able to do so because they gleam their profits from advertisements and popularity ratings.
Are you curious about which online websites are the top rated sites on the internet? Check out Alexa. This site dedicates its focus on ranking the most popular sites in the world by country and worldwide. Worldwide, Google rates as number one, Yahoo follows closely behind in second place, while MySpace is consistently third in line.
As the trend of focus continues toward websites encouraging consumers to spend more time on their computers versus watching the television or other venues like going to movie theaters, etc, I have been questioning whether I should eliminate my television and cable bill altogether. What is the benefit of having my television, after all, when I can see many of the same shows (maybe a little later, but free) on my computer? That's a significant savings of about $50 per month.
For now, I realize that I like to be able to search certain sites and not have to be glued to one particular site (i.e. watching a movie). Having a television still offers you a function that one computer alone cannot; the freedom to utilize both at the same time, a convenience that I'm not ready to give up quite yet.
It is quite clear that the value of the limitless wealth of resources you can find online is priceless. You can spend a lifetime researching all the innovative websites, services, etc. that keep emerging and you will never run out of new sites to discover. Not only can such searches help you uncover helpful self-promoting sites if you are a writer, business owner, etc. they can open your eyes to new, unique, creative ways to better the way you live your life or conduct your business affairs all within the simple click of your mouse.
Here are a Few Links to Websites Worth Spending Time On:
Do you have a charitable heart? Here's your chance to donate large sums of money, for free. Currently, my 1.7k has now increased to approximately 2.7k and I haven't had to spend a dime.
This site promised to be the TV Guide to the internet two years ago when it first emerged. Within the past two months it has progressed from being one of the top 500 sites in the U.S. to being in the top 250 sites; it retains approximately a 70% loyalty rate - truly extraordinary feats.
In closing I wanted to leave you all this remarkable YouTube video I discovered called “Coolest Imaging and Social Technology EVER!” It's quite a profound exemplification of the direction technology is heading. Enjoy!
This is a wonderful write up, Liane. It must have taken a lot of time to put it together and your input if very precise. I have checked out a couple of these already and am off to see the rest.
Great job.
#2 by miriam ramirez, Mar 15, 2008
You are a great researcher and writer. Well done.
#3 by Lucy Lockett, Mar 15, 2008
Lots of good stuff here, I learn much from your articles.
#4 by Judy Sheldon, Mar 15, 2008
This article shows how we are always on the cutting edge of new technology. It is utterly fascinating.
#5 by Anne Lyken-Garner, Mar 16, 2008
This is obviously the result of a lot of research on your part. A Well-written piece.
#6 by CHAN LEE PENG, Mar 17, 2008
Thanks for sharing this attractive article!Take care!
#7 by Moses Ingram, Mar 17, 2008
Hi Liane, This is really a great article. You must have put in a lot of time doing research. Thanks for posting.
#8 by C A Johnson, Mar 17, 2008
This was a very interesting article. I think you did an excellent job. Thanks for posting it. :)
#9 by TP Sage, Mar 18, 2008
Great article Liane. I especially liked the recommendation of of OVG. It's a wonderful site. Thank you.
#10 by SunGoddess, Mar 18, 2008
Great article!
#11 by ANDY-N, Mar 19, 2008
Sometimes we take these things for granted.
Good article.
#12 by Ellen Ruppart, Mar 20, 2008
As a student in computer engineering, I can certainly appreciate your article. A very well-written piece and an excellent introduction to the techie world for a non-techie. Thank you, Liane!
#13 by Francie, Mar 21, 2008
Generous article, you have done a great job bringing this information for all to take advantage of if so desired. Thanks for all your hard work.
#14 by taliesyn30, Apr 16, 2008
I have to agree with everyone else, Liane! This must have taken a long time to put together! I hope you really do get to sit herbal tea on a tropical island a lot! Nice one! Tal x
This is a wonderful write up, Liane. It must have taken a lot of time to put it together and your input if very precise. I have checked out a couple of these already and am off to see the rest.
Great job.