Assignment 6: 3 Stories

3 stories

1) Call centre worker caught out by boss after posting ’sickie’ plan on ‘Facebook’

I found this story very helpful. I can definitely relate because i have done that before where i book days off, or i decide to call in sick from work and yet i still update my facebook status. Luckily, my managers are really easy going maybe because they’re not old and can relate to me. However, after seeing someone getting caught with facebook as their evidence, it has taught me to be more cautious and i will not update my status at all or do any more wall posts when im “sick.” Technology has a way of getting you in trouble, even when you do not expect it. Technology can definetly get you in trouble if not on the computer, but with camera phones (in case your boss ever took a picture of you shopping instead of being “sick”) video cameras, etc.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1080010/Call-centre-worker-caught-boss-posting-sickie-plan-Facebook.html

 2) Gmail’s Newly Launched Emoticons Feature a Pile of Shit

 ”Gmail recently launched emoticons for their gmail service and they have added some fun emoticons to set themselves apart from the crowd. One thing that is quite notable is the pile of shit with 2 flies flying around it. So if you are in a shitty mood make use of it and throw shit at someone via email” This caught my attention because I use emoticons a lot when i’m on facebook or especially msn. Although some emoticons are fairly strange, such as the “pile of s***” it makes my life, and conversations much more interesting. Also, i have more choices to express my feelings!

http://techyshit.com/gmails-newly-launched-emoticons-features-a-pil-of-shit/

 3)Teen Driver on Cell Phone Hits 107mph in a Construction Zone

Apparently, while taking out her cellphone and trying to use it, she hit a contrusction zone. That was confirmed by a police officer. Technology, as useful as it is, can be dangerous. You have to be careful. Textig and talking on a cell while driving is not good, especially when using the iphone which needs both of your hands to hold and text. Also, the officer was able to record her on video for speeding and hitting the construction site. This affects me because I have my L too and are times where when I’m driving (with my mom) i tend to pick up calls or read texts on the cell. NOT SAFE!

http://digg.com/autos/Teen_Driver_on_Cell_Phone_Hits_107mph_in_a_Construction_Zone