Paparazzi : Scandalous?

We have all seen a number of paparazzi scandals in the media in the past.  From Princess Diana to Britney Spears, many celebrities have been greatly affected by the media in regards to their personal lives. 

It is evident that the paparazzi have used media and the internet to its advantage in order to invade peoples’ privacy.  For example, the paparazzi have been sure to capture and publish arguments that have occurred between new American Idol judges Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj recently.  These personal affairs have been shared with the world via social networking and news websites. 

Here is an interesting article about paparazzi.

Based on the information above, respond to the following questions in your second blog. 

1. Do you agree or disagree with the way celebrities are treated by the paparazzi?
2. How far is too far? 
3. Why would the paparazzi use media networks to their advantage to post personal news about famous individuals?  Is this right?

Now, conduct some research of your own:

4. Research an appropriate paparazzi scandal that has occurred within the past few years.  Do you agree or disagree with the way the celebrity was treated?  Why or why not?
5. How would you feel if someone invaded your privacy (cell phone, laptop, etc)?  Explain.

iPhone Crazy..... or not?

The old saying goes, “how did we ever get by without cell phones?”  My question, however, is “how did we ever get by without the iPhone?”  It goes without saying that the iPhone is a pretty popular electronic right now.  No matter where you go or which street you cross, you notice that people everywhere are using their iPhones.  Whether it be for music, text, pictures, or heaven forbid – calling – the iPhone has proven itself time and time again.

Apple’s latest product just so happens to be the iPhone 5 and has gained tremendous popularity in its short lifespan thus far. Read this article written on Sept. 17 before the iPhone 5 was even launched.

Isn’t it pretty amazing that a product that had yet to come out was in such high demand?  Watch this video and look at how the iPhone has evolved!

It has been said that there is a bank of material locked up by Apple that will be released slowly over the next few years.  Some of this material was made/invented by Apple’s own Steve Jobs.  Thus, despite the fact that he has passed away, his legacy lives on through his inventive and world-renowned products.  Some rumours suggest that the iPhone 6 will be launched next year at around this time. 

Considering all of the above information, answer the questions below in your first blog post:

1)      Are you the type of person that wants/needs top of the line  

      electronics?  Why or why not?

2)      How do you feel about Apple’s bank of material that will be

      released over time?

3)      How do you think the iPhone might change in the years to 

      come?  What other applications/functions would you like to see 

      incorporated into new versions?