The Senior Surfer Word Search #42

The Senior Surfer Word Search #42
Instructions: For each Internet related term or phrase below, click on its first and last letter to cross it off the list.

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Give Historypin A Spin

While reading an article from Wired magazine the other day, I learned about a site I was previously unaware of called Historypin.com. This is something you'll especially be interested in if you're a history buff or nostalgia lover.

Here's a video Historypin.com produced and posted on YouTube that'll give you a nice introduction to the site:

What Is WikiLeaks Exactly?

If the term "WikiLeaks" that's been in the news this week had you scratching your head, like it did me, you need to watch this video from WSJ.com.

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Online Advertising

This week's tech talk topic is Online Advertising. Here's a link where you can research this subject further:

Online Advertising (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for Discussion: What's your opinion about online advertising? Do you like or dislike it? Or, are you indifferent? Of all the online advertising you've encountered, which type of online ads annoy you the most? Sound off in the comments section.

"Bird Brains" Earn A Little Respect

This video I found the other day through Digg.com, might make you think twice the next time you want to insult someone by calling them a "bird brain." You might have to come up with something else! (via YouTube and Digg)

The Senior Surfer Word Search #41

The Senior Surfer Word Search #41
Instructions: For each computer or Internet related term below, click on its first and last letter to cross it off the list.

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What They're Doing About User Comments

If you're like me, and you read a lot of online news, you've probably come across some user comments on these sites which is often not appropriate--even offensive in some cases. Well, apparently this is a problem that many of these news sites are starting to address, according to this CNNTech article I stumbled across recently:

News sites reining in nasty user comments - CNN.com

What do you think about online media's efforts to curtail out of control user comments?

The Tortoise And The Dare

Either this turtle lost a bet or one of his friends challenged him to a dare. How else would you explain this behavior? (via Yahoo! Video)

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Online News

This week's tech talk topic is Online News. Here's a link where you can research the subject further:

Online News (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: Do you get your news online or from a newspaper? What do you like about online news? What are its advantages? Any disadvantages to getting your news online? Sound off in the comments section.

So, You Wanna Be A Star?

Here's a great story I ran across yesterday on CNN. I guess it's proof that you can be an Internet star at any age!

The Senior Surfer Word Search #40

The Senior Surfer Word Search #40
Instructions: For each digital video editing term below, click on its first and last letter to cross it off the list.

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The Wall Street Journal Reports On An Easy Solution For Checking In With Multiple Social Networking Sites

I ran across this item yesterday and thought it might be of interest to you. It's a report by Katherine Boehret of the Wall Street Journal on an easy solution for checking several social networking sites without actually having to visit each one individually:

Learn More About The History Of The All-Star Game With A Little Help From The 'Net

Did you enjoy last night's All-Star game? I know I did. Here's something else you'll be interested in if you're a fan like me: Links to pages on the Internet that'll help you learn everything you ever wanted to know about the history of the All-Star game:

• The History of the All-Star Game on MLB.com

• All-Star Game History on Baseball-Almanac.com

• MLB All-Star Game History on ESPN.com

What's your favorite All-Star game memory?

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Internet Scams

This week's tech topic is Internet Scams, something that hopefully you'll never fall prey to. Here's a link where you can research the topic further:

Internet Scams (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: Have you ever been a victim of an Internet Scam? If so, what did you do about it? In your opinion, is the government doing enough to thwart these types of scams?

You're Not The Only One Who Needs To Cool Off

As this CNN video clearly demonstrates, frozen treats seem to be a universal way of cooling off--that goes for our friends in the animal kingdom too!

The Senior Surfer Word Search #39

The Senior Surfer Word Search #39
Instructions: For each computer term or phrase below, click on its first and last letter to cross it off the list.

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CNET Teaches You How To Sell On Ebay

Did you ever want to sell something on Ebay, but weren't sure how to begin? You might be interested in this informative tutorial I ran across the other day. It's from CNET TV:

They'll Work For Bird Seed

Who couldn't use a little help with the laundry? What's even better, they'll work for bird seed! (via Yahoo! Video)

Tech Talk Tuesdays: Craigslist

This week's tech talk subject is Craigslist. Here's a link where you can research it further:

Craigslist (via Wikipedia.org)

Questions for discussion: Have you ever placed an ad on Craigslist? What do you like best about the site? How would you improve it if you could? Sound off in the comments section.

Google How-To Video: "Grandmother's Guide to Video Chat"

Got a Gmail account? Then why not start video chatting? Just follow the easy steps outlined in this Google produced video:

The Senior Surfer Word Search #38

The Senior Surfer Word Search #38
Instructions: For each Internet Chat acronym and its meaning below, click off its first and last letter to cross it off the list:

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Enjoy The 4th Of July Online

There are plenty of fun things to do online in celebration of the 4th of July. For example, you could start by watching some great fireworks shows from years past with a little help from YouTube: