Sheena's Corner

I will Comply!

2009-03-23T03:03:00.000-07:00

huhuhu...

I am INC na...

I will comply for my elective 2 project...

I do not know what else can I do, I have plans naman...

GOd bless us all...

NOthing to SAY!

2009-03-16T02:13:00.000-07:00

Well I do not have anything to post yet. I do not have any update regarding my Research... Do not have something to tell to... well, that is all...

My ADVISER is NOT Around!

2009-02-24T20:07:00.000-08:00

what should I do? my adviser is out of town...for a seminar!

THere is nothing I can do but wait until he came back... Well, this only means another postponement of my survey letters... still unsigned by him...

Last two weeks was anticipated because of some unfortunate events that pass my way...

I gone home last week for family reasons... Hay...

I think next week would be the week i will get busy and hopefully is the week were I could start my survey to my prospect companies...

Good luck to me!

Sweet child of mine...

2009-02-15T20:50:00.000-08:00

GReetings to HEAVEN

2009-02-15T20:44:00.001-08:00

HAPPY 5th DEATH ANNIVERSARY PAPANG!

MISS YOU!

:] :] :]

The Struggle of Glory

2009-02-13T00:28:00.000-08:00

After the struggle of the future tech students for the finale presentation of future technology subject, unexpected wonderful presentations take place.

Well, I could say that it was a successful programme for us last February 10, 2009. Amazingly wonderful. Many students from different colleges came to watch the show and unexpectedly a lot more came by. Faculties of the IC Department also came to witness the presentation.

Luckily, in the last minute, we got a guest speaker. A brgy. Captain from somewhere - i don't remeber the place. hehehe

though, over-all, it was a success

Diorama Presentaiton: The FInal Posting!

2009-02-01T17:53:00.000-08:00

WEDNESDAY - February 4, 2009. The final presentation of the future technology diorama.

We have done our diorama but is still unfinished because we had problem regarding the dynamo. we have done the video but was not consulted to the instructor for corrections and suggestions.

ARE WE READY?

Hmmm... i think so with regard to the group presentation. But to the presentation proper?

Hmmm... no back draft plans has been done yet. No budgeting has been made yet. No formal meetings has been implemented with the complete number of students enrolled.

Do you think we are ready? Individually, YES! but as a group, NO.

It is SAD TO SAY IT. is there another possibility that the presentation will be postponed to another day?

Good Luck to us again!

Confusion

2009-02-01T17:40:00.000-08:00

Time has been very unfair and everything in this world seems to be a burden.

I am very positive with regard to my study and my future.

I am very attentive when it comes to my child and my family.

I am understanding to the things that is worthy to be understood.

I am polite to do what I think is deserving of my service.

I am honest to what I feel. But sometimes, I have to hide the feelings to avoid issuance to something.

I am strong through the years and became stronger by trials I encounter.

I am me...after all. Human. Real. A woman. A mother. A child. A lover. A friend. A student.

But still everything in this world is unfair....

Research distribution: Coming UP!

2009-02-01T17:27:00.000-08:00

I am done with my research instrument validation and i am in my distribution stage. but the only update i have made is to gather all the address of the prospect company for my research and nothing yet has followed.

I am thinking to finish first the soon to be presented future technology final presentation to be held this coming Wednesday and is in urgent status...

After the presentation has been done, i am more free and flexible to do my research survey.

Better be that way... i think...

God bless us!

Does technology embrace moral choices? What is your choice then?

2009-01-25T18:01:00.000-08:00

Technology is almost part of our life and we cannot deny it.

We all know that today that technology can add to the span of life of the dying individual but also it is one of the cause of life's span shortage of humans. But in the near future it could be implemented not only to animals but in the whole human kind. Long ago it was unpredictable, but with the flow of technology researches and inventions now-a-days, is it still unpredictable?

There is the medical technology that emerge and still undergone further research. Microchip implantation to human body has been in the track and is under experimentation. I have watch it in the television that an encapsulated microchip as tiny as the rice grain was implanted to a boy for experimentation. The danger of this encapsulated microchip in the human life is when the glass capsule would break and/or would have leakage...it may cause death. This case was discussed in one of our class meetings with our instructor's introduction, if you remember it. With the high amount of price money, would you convey the risk to be the subject of the experiment and be the experiment?

Cloning is another technology that had gained moral issues. The cloning existence was proved with successful experimentation to a sheep some years ago. Today, other animals is undergoing cloning. There were movies present that introduced cloning. Have you watched the movie 'the Island'? That is an example... What can you say about it? Could you allow yourself being cloned to be able to produced a child because you are a barren woman? Could you imagine your self being cloned because you need a fresh liver for your liver transplant? And after you have what you wanted, what would you do to your clone? Hmmm...

Technology is useful with its capabilities but it could also be dangerous and deceptive. Our future is just in front of us, and we are the one making the future, for us and for our children... Its our choices, its our decisions... and What is your choice?

Assignment 7 due: January 31, 2009

N. A. L. O. I.

2009-01-10T01:19:00.000-08:00

have you heard of this ACRONYM?

What does it stands for? HHHMMMM?

Well, we got this acronym from our subject instructor concerning our diorama in the past technology of our proposal. We were confused about the 'word' written in our diorama sketch. N.A.L.O.I.? Other got N.I. and one got V.G.; now you get what the acronyms stands f0or?

N.A.L.O.I - is for 'needs a lot of improvement'
N.I. - is for 'needs improvement'
V.G. - is for 'very good'

it only means that our diorama needs too much effort to catch a golden fish... I know what is missing in what we presented in our diorama. it is lack of information, it has no enough content... too bad... and yet another presentation is on deadline and we (me and my group mates) have not much time to prepare but we are doing alternative in order to cope up with the assigned date of displaying the present technology diorama... do you think we can make it?

we hope so, i hope we could!

power!

The NEW and NEXT Technology

2009-01-10T01:11:00.000-08:00

As the world continues to rotate, as the people are in need and unsatisfied, technology never stops and will continue to change.

From the Stone Age up to the modern age, technology is in continuing process and will always innovate to a new one. There is no way of stopping the evolution of technology as much as the society is in need of it. Technology in general is part of the life of each individual. It could be seen in the home, in the school, at work, while in transport and/or travel and when walking. Technology is everywhere. What is new technology? Everyday in technology is new. Scientists, inventors, manufacturers and users never stop to think and look for the new technologies to come and will come.

New technologies are progressively being discovered to resolve the missing abilities of the existing one. Every field which is involved in technology has the progressive changes and alteration which will result to something new. Mobile gadgets phenomena are one of the results of this alteration to new technology. Flat screen and touch screen television and computers are the new technology that will sooner be the trends. Later we should expect we are holding a laptop and touching its screen when we navigate or typing in the screen automatically. It is now present in the computer industry. Very hi-tech and modern with superb applications for a touch screen computer. Optical computing can be closer to reality as the engineers and scientists are keeping on working on it. Connections and communications can be done from gadget to gadget. When you do recording, storing files and/or backing up the files and videos, the connections of transfer will be from hi-tech gadgets. Sooner, hackers will come in the picture and hack our mobile phones. Because of the new technologies, mobile phones are now be connected on line and is easy to be hacked. Hmmm… Of course, energy saving technologies will never be out of place since they are the most helpful technology to be presented in the technology industry. There are also economic – saving technology when practicality is involved. Your bank account will not be drain anymore because of the superb price of hi-tech gadgets and technologies. Economy will still be the aftermath issue in technology.

According to Pogue, there are tips of saving money even you had the price-superb technologies in your home. The idea is not new but is very helpful in economy saving.
CUT THE TV CORD
Instead of watching television channels, watch your favorite show on line when you had the internet connection. Various cable networks’ Web sites offer up-to-date TV shows on demand and is completely free, with excellent video quality with less advertisement unlike the regular television commercials. But the disadvantage is you have limited television programs and need to download plus you would watch not the television screen but in your computer screen.
CANCEL YOUR MOVIE CHANNELS
This is great for the movie lovers. And to do this, you need to subscribe to Netflix provider.The Netflix on-demand movie software comes built right into equipment that is already connected to your television.
ELIMINATE YOUR CELLPHONE CONTRACT
Eliminate plans and prepaid in your cell phones. Instead, get a cell phone load everytime you just need it and pay phone services by minutes. With this idea, you can have no penalties and credits in your provider.

Well, being an economy saver is not bad at all. It is just about practicality. New technology is rather not bad at all as long as we know how to manage it and control our billings. Another thing is being an environment friendly is not new in technology but rather is in continuing discovery. It is just lately the oil price has increased into tremendous height. Immediately, the transportation is affected with its shocking change in fare price. To solve this problem, bio fuels are being discovered. Bio fuels can be found in waste materials. It was earlier last year when bio fuels from cooking oil was discovered and used in police cars somewhere in metro manila to sustain the needs of the police men to generate alternative energy power for their cars as the oil price increased and unbearably superb.

What is new about the field of energy is another discovery of bio fuel. According to the site whatsnexttechnology, “the research published this month in Agronomy Journal examines one biofuel crop contender: corn stover. Corn stover is made up of the leaves and stalks of corn plants that are left in the field after harvesting the edible corn grain. Corn stover could supply as much as 25% of the biofuel crop needed by 2030. Scientists with the USDA-ARS Agroecosystem Unit located at the University of Nebraska examined the long-term sustainability of using corn stover as a biofuel crop. When corn stover is not harvested as a biofuel crop, it can be left on the fields to restore vital nutrients to the soil. Full-scale harvesting of corn stover may deplete the soil.” By measuring the soil organic carbon levels and the residue production in the soil which are continually planted with corn and other crops for years of research, the researchers had found out that a portion of corn stoves could be harvested for bio fuel production without reducing soil organic carbon levels in high yielding systems. But the research is still an undergoing study and evaluation, so better watch out for it. . Another new technology is the oil filtering which applies environmental and industrial application. To read the full article about this new filtering technology just visit the reference number six (7).

According to Williams, “A major new trend for 2008 and beyond will be the growth of international social and business networking sites. Sites like LiveMocha.com, LinkedIn.com or Google Finance discussions are drawing participants from countries all over the world.” This growth allows people all over the world to learn a language from native speakers, also located all over the world. The potential for these services is enormous. People that speak more than one language fluently certainly have the potential to earn more income. It all depends on how people use the service, how many people contribute to the sites, and the quality of those contributions.

In the past major networking sites tended to segregate users through language or nation-specific versions of their web portals. Now the trend is to have people from many nations mix it up in many forums, usually in English. The prospect of the world using a global computer network to develop greater understanding is phenomenal. It was expected that business would profit from the 'Net but the benefits versus costs to society were once less evident. There is still a digital divide and most people in the world do not have easy access to the Internet. That will be a given for many years but the future is growing in the user audience currently online and soon to get on the Internet.

According to Ballmer, “a dramatic transformation in the world of information technology has been taking shape. It is a transformation that will change the way we experience the world and share our experiences with others. It is a transformation in which the barriers between technologies will fall away so we can connect to people and information no matter where we are. It is a transformation where new innovations will shorten the path from inspiration to accomplishment.”

This transformation is already in place. As one of it is the cloud computing. The cloud computing connects people to vast amounts of storage and computing power in massive datacenters. Social networking is another example of this transformation in the world of information. Social networking has changed the way people connect with family and friends and its way of communication. Another is the phenomenal gadgets such as cell phones that double as digital cameras, large flat-screen PC monitors and HD TV screens, and hands-free digital car entertainment and navigation systems and many more. The only thing that lacks is the ability to connect these with the boundary of device and location.
Ballmer , shared news with software developers about a new set of platform technologies that will help transcend these limits.

A New Platform for Cloud Computing: Windows Azure
Windows Azure will enable developers to build applications that extend from the cloud to the enterprise datacenter and span the PC, the Web, and the mobile phone. Pre-beta code for Windows 7 and for Windows Server 2008 R2 was previewed. Windows 7 is the next version of the Windows desktop operating system that will take advantage of software and hardware advances to help eliminate the boundaries between information, people, and devices.

Windows Azure is part of the Azure Services Platform, a comprehensive set of storage, computing, and networking infrastructure services that reside in Microsoft’s network of datacenters. Using the Azure Services Platform, developers will be able to build applications that run in the cloud and extend existing applications to take advantage of cloud-based capabilities. The Azure Services Platform provides the foundation for business and consumer applications that deliver a consistent way for people to store and share information easily and securely in the cloud, and access it on any device from any location.
According to Ballmer, “the reason to create a cloud services platform is to continue to enhance the value that computing delivers, whether it is by improving productivity, making it easier to communicate with colleagues, or simplifying the way we access information and respond to changing business conditions.” Well, jumping over the boundaries could be risky but is also very useful. Simplifying the way of accessing information could be less work solution but is more technology requirement. Yet, money is involved and is also at risk.

Technology will come and continue to come, in a new form, new applications, and new abilities and with new prices. As what is discussed in the subject. The fields involving technology such as Nanotechnology, robotics, Artificial intelligence, electronics, communication, engineering, infrastructures, physics, computing, information and transportations will be expectedly have alterations in innovations and developments. Many developments in technology are present and some is under study, there are many to names and are many to define. Effects of this technology will always follow for if there is a cause respectively an effect will come. Being ready for the effects is the most difficult to face and adjustment is in line.

To answer the question “how can you prepare for the changes in technology?” Well, as the years go by and as the technology goes much farther modernized and more hi-tech, individuals also will become more adaptive to the influences of technology and its society. Preparation of one’s self in the situation to come regarding technology is unpredictable depending on its status in the society and on its knowledge about the technology. The level of understanding and financial is very significant in preparation. When that time comes that the technology is on its peak of modernization, everything else will follow and we may not know the reactions of other individuals about the matter but as for me, I would merely accept what reality may give and just take the fact with my understanding and judgment. Every thing has a corresponding pros and cons, and I could say that acceptance to the possible changes is very important in order to make the technology work.

If the modernization of technology will really come, let us just face it and accept it as we had accept what we had and is present in our world today but there is also precautions in technology. Since the technology is made to help us let us use it with proper care and knowledge. Let us not also leave the idea that what we had made can also be the one to destroy us. Technology is made to help us but with out proper usage and precautions, it can also be the one that can cause us harm. So, let us not abuse everything we had in hand, for someday they might be helpful to us.

References:

1. http://www.whatsnextnetwork.com/technology/index.php/2008/08/20/p5583#more5583
2. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/08/technology/personaltech/08cesoutlook.html?_r=1&ref=technology
3. Pogue, DAvid. State of the Art: Many ways to plug in to Tech saving. January 7, 2009
retrieved January 8, 2009 from
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/08/technology/personaltech/08pogue.html?ref=technology’
4. http://www.whatsnextnetwork.com/technology/index.php/2008/08/20/p5582#more5582
5. Ballmer, Steve. A Platform for the Next Technology Revolution. October 28, 2008
retrieved January 8, 2009 from
http://www.microsoft.com/mscorp/execmail/2008/10-28nexttechrevolution.mspx
6. Williams, TH. WHAT'S NEW IN TECHNOLOGY?. February 21, 2008
retrieved January 8, 2009 from
http://thwphotos.blogspot.com/2008/02/whats-new-in-technology.html
7. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/11/081118122152.htm

Assignment 6 due January 9, 2009

Addressing Effects and Strategies

2009-01-06T19:25:00.000-08:00

Addressing the effects of technological change in our society and the strategies used in the Philippines to address the skills shortage.

Technology invention and innovation has been very fast approaching in the past years. Work has never been easier and accurate than with the manpower labor of the ancient working policy. The certainty of jobs has been fast approving to the society as the consumers and users. Industrial technologies make the work more regular and precisely scheduled and machinery is not cost effective when used irregularly. The emerged of technology in the world has brought easiness and trends that make the work much efficient but technology innovation has also brought negative effects to the society and the environment. The suitable term of the sudden change of technology in the society is simply called ‘technological change’. The word is simple but the sense is very deep and has to be extremely understood. The term simply described the process of invention, innovation and distribution of technological development. It is merely the development of technology through inventions, continuous development process and the distribution to the industries and society.

According to Adam, et.al., “An understanding of the process of technological change is important for two broad reasons. First, the environmental impact of social and economic activity is profoundly affected by the rate and direction of technological change. Second, environmental policy interventions themselves create new constraints and incentives that affect the process of technological change.” The two reasons simply explain that new technologies may provide additions to pollutions and/or may mitigate existing pollution state in the society and the policy interventions may have implications for the further policy decisions, important consequences in the terms of cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness policy analyses and welfare analyses.

Technological change is a term that is used in economics to describe a change in the set of feasible production possibilities. According to the number one (1) Internet site reference, “Technological change has profound effects not just in terms of work, but also on other aspects of our lifestyles. Some of technological change has been positive and negative effects in the society, which are the following:

1. Employment

the emerging of technology simply means labor saving in the industries such as the decline in employment in manufacturing and/or industrial work. Number of workers in manufacturing has declined 30% of labor force. In agriculture, it has been a direct consequence of mechanization of agricultural production. Small farmers have been forced off the land because of incapacity to operate or manage a large scale to use modern agricultural machinery. More and more white-collar occupations exist and technology plays an important role in this work. It has been suggested that the computer industry will take over as the major area of employment, as more and more people and business use computers. Computer has created the need for greater expertise in clerical work and act as the electronic equivalent of a supervisor.

2. Work

Technological change has led to a greater degree of specialization of function in the workforce. This is called division of labor. The worker on the factory line who performs only one function repetitively has replaced the tradesperson of the nineteenth century and earlier. This is referred to as deskilling. Skilled tradespersons and professionals are replaced by semi-skilled of unskilled workers on production lines, rendering jobs repetitive and personally unrewarding. With the division of labor, manufacturing production costs is reduced; it makes managerial control easier, the factory workers are not specialized and can be easily discarded and replaced when industrial actions occur, and manager rather than worker’s control regulates production.

3. Quality of life

The invention of labor-saving devices is said to have taken the toil out of housework, freeing up more time for leisure. In fact, people are spending more time working to pay for the appliances, which are supposed to save them from boring household task that are totally correct and approving. Advances in technology have also brought the increases in other diseases, such as some cancers and heart disease.

4. The environment

the implementation of new technology has been consumed high rate in natural resources. With the completion of technology distribution, scarcity to natural resources exists and exposed damage to the environment such as the burning of fossil fuels, incorrect waste disposal, and modern agricultural system like chemicals as pesticides and insecticides.

5. Urbanization

As employment decline in agriculture has brought flow rate in the population to the urban sites and cities where manufacturing industries and factories are located due to the transfer for employment from rural areas. The concentration of population into cities has meant that facilities like transport, entertainment, hospitals and schools can be provided at a relatively low cost. The improvement in standards of living resulting from the availability of these amenities must be offset against the negative consequences of city living.”

With the appearance of technology and its effects either positive or negative, reactions from workers have generally been unfavorable. Faced with loss of jobs and livelihood, workers have reacted against the introduction of new technology. Some of such reactions are industrial action and strikes, greater labor turnover, increased absences due to illness and industrial sabotage, such as interfering with machines.

These effects are really happening not only in foreign countries but also in our country, which locally happen in earlier years. Some factory decreased workers due to the economic crisis happening in the country; and this is also due to the technological change factors. To address the skill shortage, the government had made some agreement and step to help minimize the increasing number of unskilled and unemployed people in the country. These were made true by the following:

1. In January 2008, the government of the Philippines is particularly receptive to partnering on international recruitment. The agreement targets the sectors most in need of skilled employees - tourism and hospitality, retail and construction. This British Columbia agreement with the Filipino government will provide employers effective, quicker access to foreign workers. The British Columbia is looking to attract temporary or permanent immigrants in areas where they have labor shortages. The same kind of agreement was also finalized and signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Philippines and Honourable Hector Goudreau, Minister of Employment and Immigration of Canada. Under the MOU, both governments will explore shared priorities, such as meeting occupational standards, improving recruitment and employment practices, and promoting employment opportunities in Alberta. Investigated key immigration issues impacting the flow of temporary foreign workers (TFWs) and immigrants from the Philippines, including strategies to address fraud and credential assessment. The department of Labor and Employment also endorsed recruitment of work in South Australia as the country is in need of workers to address their skill shortage. To address the skill shortage in the Philippines, the department of Labor secretary said that South Australia would welcome Overseas Filipino Workers, which are recognized as hardworking, productive, adaptable, dependable, and very respective individuals.

2. Another is by the increase of employment in Call Centers presently located all over the country. Call center has been a greater help in employment especially for graduate, which have not found any job opportunity after college. In the country, the Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo in her state of the nation address has vocally endorsed it in just this year 2008.

3. Another strategy is the line of marketing taking the issue in skill shortage. In just recently, the major stakeholders in the Philippines' business process outsourcing (BPO) market recently forged an agreement to address the acute labor shortage plaguing the services sector. Representatives of the Business Processing Association of the Philippines (BPA/P), Commission on Information and Communications Technology (CICT) and IBM Philippines signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to help develop a relevant curriculum to ensure that the products of the country's colleges and universities can be absorbed by the outsourcing industry. The kind of skills required now by industry requires a lot more technical as well as management skills, particularly this service science management. Call center is an example of companies, which can benefit with this kind of agreement.

Skilled shortage is an issue in the working industry now a day. Other countries are in much need of skilled workers like the Australia and Canada and the Middle East. In the country, Filipino workers are most suitable and somehow recognized for the job vacancy. And to address the labor shortage in our country, it is best for job recruitment for immigrant workers to fight the acute state of labor shortage and economic crisis.

As an observation, technology has brought skill shortage in every part of working industry. Because of the appearance of new technology for cost effective and beneficial purposes, lack of skilled laborers was emerging and is increasing in number due to the supposedly work they should do is transferred to the electronic machineries. Technology henceforth is very important but somehow it has also caused the economic problems and lacking in some aspects of the industry, in the environment and in the society. To address this, let us just work and strive hard to the real world competitions and survival of work and living.

References:

1. http://www.intcul.tohoku.ac.jp/~yamaguch/JPG/systemic_room_supplement/systemic_room/sfl_images_resources/value_as_metaphor/history%20is%20life/technological_change.html
2. http://www.hrmguide.net/canada/jobmarket/bc_skills_shortage.htm
3. http://employment.alberta.ca/documents/rrm/RRM-MIN_expensereport_08.pdf
4. http://www.dole.gov.ph/news/details.asp?id=N000002261
5. http://www.cw.com.hk/article.php?id_article=2110
6. http://www.umsl.edu/~keelr/280/soctechchange/soctech10.htm
7. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technological_change

*Assignment 5 due December 26, 2008

“Addressing climate change and taking actions and steps to prevent it from happening”

2009-01-06T19:07:00.000-08:00

Climate change…what it is? Do you feel it? Can we feel the ultimate change in our climate? For me, Yes. Now in our present times I could really say that the climate is really quite different back then during my elementary and high school days. Before, children could play in the fields with other children. Play hide and seek and flying colorful kites in the air. Compare the past with the situation of our climate in the present, children could not play too long outside in the fields because of too much heat and its burning effect to the human skin which could later result to sun-burn and could possibly cause to skin cancer. Too much sun heat exposure could also cause dehydration to our body which is bad for our health.

But what is CLIMATE CHANGE? Literally, climate change is accordingly name-explanatory. Simply, it is a serious, crucial or vast change in climate and in the atmosphere. Years back, we have not imagined that the climate could change ultimately like what it is in the present and/or today. Climate change results could be seen by the melting and disappearing icebergs in the Arctic. Inuit people are the major witnesses of that change in the North. In South America and in European countries, the climate change can be observed by the lethal storms, floods, disappearing glaciers, numerous forest fires and fatal heat waves caused by too much heat from the sun. Climate change means a change in the atmosphere, in the earth’s temperature, in the storm cycles and the sea water level. These changes are observed now-a-days because of the substantial difference between the condition of the atmosphere before and its condition recently.

According to the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change or IPCC, climatologists articulate that global warming was caused by human activities. And this articulation creates a growing fear of the possible feedbacks that this warming could generate. Human activities stated were the burning of Earth’s natural resources such as coal, oil and natural gases. Because of the said activities, billions of tons carbon dioxide was released to the air which we called the ‘greenhouse gases’. The greenhouse effect has been introduced to science for a long of time. And carbon dioxide or CO2 as we all know is a greenhouse gas that traps the Sun’s radiation in the Earth’s lower atmosphere together with the other greenhouse gases such as the methane and the chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) gases. According to Pearce, if these current activities will certainly continue, the world’s temperature will exceed double from two degree Celsius up to five degrees Celsius which eventually means that the heat we feel during daytime will double and could easily burn our skin in seconds of staying under the sun. We may suffer from heat strokes and dehydration. This condition is the cause and effect of global warming. The arising of global temperature could result to the melting of icebergs, changes in the oceans, in the water vapor cycle and the possible changes in the cycle of vegetation.

Further, according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency or EPA, these human activities have significantly contributed to the amount of these heat-trapping greenhouse gases in the Earth’s atmosphere since the dawn of agriculture and/or the start of the Industrial Era. The burning of fossil fuels and biomass such as the forest and vegetation has also contributed to the greenhouse effect by the production of aerosol entity from the burnt matter. This entity absorbs and release heat which results to reflect light. Even in the Philippines, the ‘kaingin’ system also contributes to the climate change. Aside from the fact that it destroys the natural diversity of plants and trees that live and give life to the mountains, it also make addition to the greenhouse gases present in the Earth’s atmosphere. By using of burned wood or ‘uling’ in daily cooking - three times a day, seven days a week, also means that large amount of greenhouse gases added to the atmosphere. According to the IPCC in 2007, the addition of greenhouse gases and aerosols has changed the composition of the atmosphere. The changes in the atmosphere have likely influenced temperature, precipitation, storms and sea level. It has influenced the mentioned because of the too much heat and light produced from by the heat-trapping gases. The IPCC predicted in their semi annual report that the major impacts of Climate change would be the lowered farm production, more frequent and severe droughts, floods and storms and rising of sea level. Warming is bringing other unpredictable changes. Melting glaciers in the Northern part of the world causing rivers to overflow, while in the other area evaporation cause rivers to die and empty. Diseases and illnesses are spreading even the number of death. Crops are damaged by diseases and strong typhoons and heavy rains with hurricanes; and others are destroyed by drought.

Is it possible that hunger and illnesses are caused by climate change? Well this speculation has been discussed by Joy deep Gupta in her article regarding climate change summit (Poznan Summit) and hunger and illnesses worldwide. A quote from her article says that “climate change summit is entering its final day without any sign of substantial progress, but climate change effects have progressed dramatically worldwide, adding to hunger and illnesses worldwide”. In just this year as discussed in the Poznan summit held in Poland, the drought that arises in Western Australia had been the major impact of climate change presently arising in the world. To struggle with the climate condition and in order to preserve bio-diversity, many have switched tin using bio-fuels. But the extreme change and the drought caused famine and food crisis to western Australian dwellers in this year of 2008. As a result according to Parry, a professor at the Imperial College in London and a former Co-chair of a working group at the IPCC, in this year 2008 “forty (40) million people had been added to the list of “at risk of hunger”, taking the total of 963 million or one-sixth of the world’s total population”. With the large industries causing this change, the most affected country would be the developing countries and poorest in the human population. Reduction of water supply and reduction in food production would the major effect of the changes in the climate.

In addition to the relation of hunger and sickness and climate change, Maria Niera of World Health Organization stated that ‘aside from the numerous number of people and countries at risk of hunger, many people also turn ill and/or diagnose to diseases because of the sudden change in climate’ in the Poznan Summit. She pointed out that safe water, food and clean air are all at risk to climate change. For further information, the Poznan Summit is a gathering of 3,000 negotiators of 186 countries and over 5,000 Non0government Organization representatives and scientists. The summit is held in Poznan, Poland on December 1-12, 2008 which concerns global warming and climate change, and its effect to the people and their living. Niera also pointed that public health depends on safe drinking water, sufficient food, secure shelter and safe houses, and good social condition. By the change of climate, all of the mentioned will be affected eventually and many would be ill if left unattended. And yet, the community of the poor people, which contributed least to greenhouse gas emissions, would be the much affected areas. Whenever, big pipes from the big industries released gases which largely contribute to the climate change, the poor society like us would be the first people to feel and respond to the effects of sudden rapid change.

Niera also enumerate some of the health effects made possible by climate change in the Poznan summit. Firstly, the health effects of climate change are the increasing frequencies of heat waves. Recent analyses showed that human-induced climate change significantly increased the likelihood of the European summer heat wave of 2003. In the country, I do not feel much heat wave when I stayed under the day; I could only feel that the heat of the sun is a little warmer than it used to be. Slight sunburn would later on be recognized in the skin; and if around noon and you stayed out for a long time, heat strokes might strike you down. Is that the effects of climate change? Maybe and possibly…

The second health effect is more variable rainfall patterns are likely to compromise the supply of freshwater, increasing risks of water-borne diseases. Yes, I have observed that these past few days, it always rains. If not heavy, slightly pouring the ground until wet. And rainy days could bring illnesses such as influenza, cold, coughs and even fever. Thirdly is the rising temperatures and variable rainfall are likely to decrease the production of staple foods in many of the poorest regions, increasing risks of malnutrition. This health effect is correct because food production varies on the weather condition of the atmosphere. If it rains heavily and/or if there are calamities due to typhoons, the crops would be damaged and possibly turn useless. No harvest would happen and farmers will have no food production. the affected poorest community will have no enough food supply and children could be malnourished due to lack of food.

Fourthly is the rising of sea levels could increase the risk of coastal flooding, and may necessitate population displacement. According to Niera, more than half the world's population now lives within 60 km of the sea. Some of the most vulnerable regions are the Nile delta in Egypt, the Ganga-Brahmaputra delta, and many small islands, such as the Maldives, the Marshall Islands and Tuvalu. It was in the year of 2005 or 2006 when Maldives was wiped out by a tsunami and every single pieces of island’s beauty was totally destroyed by the great wave. Great waves exist because of the change in the sea level and when it happens to a certain place, many people and business would be affected and damaged. Lastly is the changes in climate are likely to lengthen the transmission seasons of important vector-borne diseases such as malaria and chikunguniya, and to alter their geographic range, potentially bringing them to regions which lack either population immunity or a strong public health infrastructure. This last heath effect is quiet approving because whenever an area has change in climate such as unpredictable rain conditions, mosquitoes which causes malaria would eventually move out and gather. Like in our country, malaria is known because of some attacks it has made to some of the Filipinos. Our country is their likely to dwell because of the change in climate and of the vast population they can suck off blood for their food. Strange reality but yes, I could say that migration of diseases caused by pests could be possibly brought by the change in climate in their dwelling area.

Well, climate change is a really dangerous to happen. The population could suffer to calamities brought by change of weather from time to time, famine and food crisis would be recognize as an aftershock because when there are calamities, drought, floods and typhoons, lack in food supply would be rendered due to transportation and communication problem especially to the unreachable affected areas. When the time of the great flood from the rising of the sea level due to the melting of the ice in the North, everything in this world would be possibly destroyed just like what scientists predicted as the caused of the disappearance Dinosaurs. The human race would be vanished just the same as the dinosaurs. When the sun’s radiation would not be filtered by the atmosphere, we cannot go out of the house afraid of burning our skin due to too much heat. In other places, drought is much possible to worsen and no water supply might be found in water wells and rivers just like what is happening in Africa. When the change in vegetation would take place to its worse point, hunger and illnesses would possibly attack human race, and even death to the most affected.

If the climate’s temperature condition would be to the worse level, what should we do? Can we do something about it? If not totally resolve the rapid change in climate, can we do something to minimize its effect? According to Pearce in his article, the world has agreed to prevent the so called ‘dangerous’ climate change during the 1992 Earth Summit. The first action they had made was the response of 1997 Kyoto Protocol. The protocol was to bring the meek emission reductions industrialized countries like European countries, Australia, and United States. The protocol was then take place during 2005. In 2005, United States and Australia engaged to Kyoto protocol; and collaborated with other countries suggested the ‘clean fuel technologies’ as an alternative to emission cuts. But according to the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change), a quick improvement in energy usage efficiency is needed and development of renewable non-carbon fuels is very significant such as wind, solar, tidal or even nuclear power. With this suggestion also means new methods of converting clean energy into motive power such as hydrogen fuel cells for cars and mobile gadgets now a days. Other solutions mentioned in the article is the idea of mega-engineering covering the planet giant mirrors in order to prevent the Sun’s rays. The so-called Giant Mirror was brought by the engineers who make the idea of cloud seeding and got the plan to warm Siberia by melting the Arctic ice. The giant mirror could shade the planet by covering it with tiny metal balloons, seeding the oceans with iron to generate algal blooms and/or burying greenhouse gases below the sea. Sounds interesting for the climate scientist but the proposal were dismissed because of the cost, effectiveness and potential ecological impact it could bring. Aside from all of this ideas and suggestions in cutting emissions, the bottom line is we need to stabilize the atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations and temperature to prevent the unbearable heat our future may BRING.

As an IT student and concern individual, I could help minimize to the emission of greenhouse gases by saving energy efficiently in my home, when I am at school or going out. I will help and contribute to the emission by saving water and energy and/or electricity usage, and by disposing garbage waste properly. But there are actions and steps to help minimize the emission of greenhouse gases present in the Web. The Environmental Protection Agency introduced some actions steps we can make to contribute to the emission cut. There action steps are the following:
Firstly are the actions we can make when we are at home:
1. Change 5 lights
2. Look for ENERGY STAR qualified products
3. Heat and cool smartly
4. Seal and insulate your home
5. Use green power
6. Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle
7. Be green in your yard
8. Use water efficiently
9. Spread the Word
With these actions in our home, we can save energy and lower the cost of our energy bills. We could also help to the environment and be the mediator of spreading the information to other people so that they will be aware of what is happening around them.
Secondly are the actions we can make when we are on the road and traveling:
1. Buy smart
2. Drive smart
3. Tune your ride
4. Check your tires
5. Give your car a break
6. Use Renewable Fuels
Smoke from the cars is one of the contributors of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. That’s the side effect of car technology that uses natural energy; the release of black smoke from the pipes causing air pollution to the air. This affects the people riding and/or walking.
Thirdly are the actions we can make when we are at the office:
1. Manage office equipment energy use better
2. Look for ENERGY STAR qualified products for the Office
3. Ask your office building manager if your office building has earned the ENERGY STAR.
4. Use less energy for your commute
5. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Offices are part of the industries and company that provide technology and contribute greenhouse gases. Workers could also help through these actions. The better is to reduce, reuse and recycle the equipments to save energy and help the environment.
Fourthly are the actions we can make when we are at school:
For the Students, we can make the following actions:
1. Bring science to life
2. High school students check your school's climate impact
3. Get involved your College or University
For the Educators, you can make the following actions:
4. Teach students about climate change and ecosystems
5. Engage middle school students in estimating emissions
6. Learn from other educators
The Administrators could also do the following actions:
7. Save money and the environment
8. Estimate your emissions and take the challenge
9. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

As a student, educator and administrator or whoever what your occupation may be, with these steps we can make a very big difference in our world today and help minimize the release of greenhouse gases and lessen the greenhouse effect. These are the steps introduced by Environmental Protection Agency for the United States population but if we apply it in the our country we could also make a contribution to the emission cut discussed in the Poznan Summit and in the Earth’s Summit. People should be aware of the changes we feel and observed in our climate and in our surroundings. If we cannot resolved the emission of greenhouse gases, we can minimize it by doing what we think is right and could help our environment. Technology and big industries will still continue to grow, produce and use energy but with precautions to prevent the unbearably hot climate of the future. Technology will always be a technology but the technology today also turn into environment friendly technology to help in the stabilization of atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration.

References:

1. Pearce, Fred. Instant Expert: Climate Change. 01 September 2006. Retrieved 12 December 2008
http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn9903-instant-expert-climate-change.html

2. US Environmental Protection Agency. Recent Climate Change. 21 December 2007.
Retrieved 12 December 2008 http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/science/recentcc.html

3. Gupta, Joydeep. Climate change adding to hunger, illnesses worldwide. 2001-2008 NEWKERALA.COM. All Rights Reserved.
Retrieved 12 December 2008
http://www.newkerala.com/topstory-fullnews-59439.html

4. http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg18124403.700
5. http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/wycd/actionsteps.html

Assignment 4: December 19, 2008

Our Project Update - Past Technology

2008-12-15T16:03:00.000-08:00

Universal Wireless Charger

That is the title of our project in Future technology subject. We were supposed to present and display our diorama to the public last December 8, 2008 but unfortunately because of inevitable events we hadn't anticipate, the display was moved to another date which is on January 6, 2009. So, to all the people who we wanted to witness our arts and knowledge regarding the subject matter, here is our diorama presented to you:

So, This how the past technology of universal wireless charger would looked like...
This an unfinished product yet but we (the GROUP) would really try our very best to finished it before January 6, 2009.

Good Luck to US!

The Events that Influenced the Innovation in Technology

2008-12-14T23:17:00.000-08:00

Relation of events in society to the innovation in technology:

Innovations in technology are provided due to the necessity of the society about something which could help them make the life better. Technology of today has the aim to help preserved the environment and with the motivation to lessen the harm the technology could contribute to the rising destruction it can give to the environment. Global warming as what I have known was the result of the too much exploitation in technology.

Since before, technology as we cannot deny it, is the major contribution of pollution and/or the major pollutant maker in earth’s atmosphere. In space technology, the space shuttle is one of the world’s innovations in technology when the human race begins to explore the galaxy and the world beyond the outer space. It all begun when humans get curious on what kind of place is beyond the stars and what the stars, what kind of matter does the moon have and can the human race survive to live there, and what the other planets looked like when the Apollo 11 spacecraft successfully launched and landed on the moon. The discoveries on the moon motivate the scientists to explore more on the outer space and yet send other modern spacecraft to do missions of discoveries in space. With these space technologies, we had picture out the galaxy and the Milky Way. But did you know that when these spacecraft technology leave the space of the earth left millions of dust when launched to their mission? Yes, launching the spacecraft or space shuttle can cause air pollution and harm millions of people around the globe. So, recognize why the craft is being launch in an isolated dusty area. Just think of it being lunch in a city or near the city. Picture it out in your mind and you will find the answer.

Another event in the society that as one of the bases in innovation in technology is war, as it is always. I say so because it is what reality propel. Since the World War 1, technology innovates from the other to another more modern and high-tech. As what we have learned, Internet was invented in the time of war between the Soviet and United States. From then on, rise of new technology increases and the innovation goes on and on until the present time. War is the major contributor to the innovation of technology from then. Developed countries around the world continued to grow because of the technology they had invented such as Europe, United States, Japan, etc. Just like what I have watched in the ZDnet.com. The organization is under invention of new technology to make the life of the battery of a radio the military used in wars. The technology I am talking about was introduced during the presentation of our group in our Future Technology subject. The innovation in the technology is that, to be able to make the energy of the battery restored, it will only be placed in a charger and shake for a minute of time. After such short time of charging, the battery has gained its energy back and is ready to be use again to its purpose.

Weaponry technology innovation is the fastest of all innovations in technology. I think so because this innovation is for the preparation of incoming World War three? Actually, there is a possibility of such prediction because China and North Korea, as what I have heard in the news, displays the new innovation of their weaponry in parades not only for publicity and to aware the society also. Not only had the two mentioned countries are dynamic in technology innovation. Japan is one of the major distributors of high-tech gadget all over the world. And as we all know since the World War one, Japan is already in innovation of their technology and adhere to the fast modernization of the other countries like United States and Europe. Because of there main distribution in digital technology gadgets like Nintendo, Humanoid Robots and virtual receptionist, Japan is a country that is really fully developed in technology. In our country, the only innovation in weaponry that I had heard was about the automated police dog of the Philippine National Police in Quezon City. Though the technology is not totally high tech in physical attributes, but it has the capability and ability to do its purpose such as looking for bombs. I heard that it is the technology used in the investigation in Glorietta Mall but was not really sure if that was really true.

Well, I really think that the purpose of innovation in technology is just to make the work faster and more efficient. The Election technology in the United States is another innovation. Since the country is composed of fifty-one states, it is very slow and intimidating to make the people vote in old fashion way and/or ‘ancient’ procedure of election like our country is still on application. Instead, they had decided to conceive an electronic voting system where it is easy and does not take time to vote. Yet the result will automatically reflect after each vote from the voters. I was glad when I heard that the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao area had introduced an electronic election system intended only for their region boundaries. I thought it was the same as the United States has but I was quite disappointed when a hard copy of voting result came out from the system. I was mistaken when I conclude that once the voter votes, the result will reflect to the total votes of the running politician’s count. Well, the expectation I had in mind was not applied because of some factors I had to anticipate. Maybe lack of fund is one. Our country does not have the innovation in election technology and is still using the ‘ancient’ and inefficient voting system application.

I have observed also that because of the worse result of global warming to the environment, technology now a day is innovated not only to make efficient and accurate works but also to minimize the side effect of technology to the environment and not worsen the present status of global warming to the world. In short, technologies are now eco-friendly in terms of its purpose and its goal. I think the quote that says, ‘what something has brought will be its downfall’ will be realize. Because of human’s eagerness to make life better with the innovation in technology, it resulted to too much negative effect to the society especially to the environment. Other technology were sought to destroy the natural resources supposedly present in our planet. Because of these results, environment friendly technology was introduced to the world.

In our country, the innovation in technology which is eco-friendly and has the aim to help preserve the cleanliness of the air and minimize pollutants that cause air pollution from cars, trucks, jeepneys, etc are the water-based car engine and the smoke regulator. The former uses water as its gasoline in order to start the engine and run the car. While the latter uses a regulator connected to the smoke pipe of the car to control the smoke content before it is whipped out to the air. But unfortunately, the former technology was now being adapted in Japan in their public buses. Why is that so? It is because of lack of funding to implement the innovation in our country so it was sold in Japan by its inventor. The latter was in application here in the country but is privately sold and manufactured by its creator.
Another one is the innovation in medical technology, the manufacturing of high-tech gadgets for hospital and medical use and application; just like the gadget used in checking for the pre-natal status of a pregnant woman. Now a day, an incoming mother and/or a mother could actually see the figure of its unborn child in a screen in more realistic three dimensional ways. This application is now very present in hospitals locally located here in Davao and nationwide.

But I had this question that lingers in my mind since I started typing this journal. Does the innovation in technology stop? Well, to answer my own question I think it will never as long as the society and the world are in need and the geniuses are not satisfied about what they had discovered, innovations in technology will continue to grow and become more modernized. But I had also observed that once a technology is innovated, the innovation of other technology closely follows because of the relationship between them. Just like when computers had new specs, mobile phones will also have new innovations. Cars had innovated to using of Geographical Information System, televisions turn slim to save the use of too much space in the household, Mobile phones applied digital cameras and other applications such as internet, Bluetooth, infrared, etc to make the transfer of media in a fast and easy way. Innovation in technology as a conclusion is just a mere result from a competition of countries, organization and/or corporations. It is surely okay for innovations and modernizations but not to the extent that we will lose our planet and make our world dreadfully wired to the technology we invented.

*Assignment 3 due December 12, 2008

Validation Processing

2008-12-10T19:32:00.000-08:00

what is really the validation processing?

I looked for an adviser and i got one, he is just around the University perimeter and is easy to approach. I already got my research instrument advised and approved by my adviser, and is undergoing validations but i think it will take time before i got my research instrument fully validated...

I only got two research validators and my question is; do i need another one to complete the required three? well, i think and i don't think so... i think because it is the required minimum number of research validator. i don't think so because i cannot look for another one. why? it christmas and the other professors are on-leave for christmas vacation... true?

But still to come up and meet the requirements i don't think I have a choice... I must look for another one is my option... hayyy...

I Change

2008-12-10T19:26:00.000-08:00

I got bored with my old blog template when i visit my blog today. Recently, I loved what it look like but later on i realized that the color is so boring...I am not that artistic and I don't have time exploring the net for blog templates.

Well. I thought it is time for me to change the color of my blog template. I go for black... and change the rest components such as font style and color, etc. It looks nice to me then...

Change for another beginning... hmmmm, better do it before it too late...

What Lies Ahead?

2008-12-01T00:04:00.000-08:00

Are you afraid of your future?

Am I afraid?

I am not Afraid.... not afraid of facing the future... Events will happen if it will really happen. All of the happenings that will come in the future are intended to come and yet is inevitable to happen. It will continue to happen because we choose it to happen in our lives.

Our technology in the future lies in our hands. It will be in high demand and will be in the stage of SUPERB in application and standards in structures. In the coming days, we are riding in jet shoes. Wow! we would be flying! Such a very high standard technology. Robots may appear in a more humanoid structure and figure with more human behavior. Cars may fly, building will rotate, farmiung can be in skycraper and payments could be done by scanning the barcodes tattoed to our wrist. Wow!

BUT could we live a life in a world like that? Can you imagine your self riding in a plane where your destination is the galaxy? I think I can igmagine that... huh?

What I am afraid in the technology to come is the evolution of humas and robot into one figure. Human brain with robotic body... uhmmm, possible to happen but frightening, I guess. The question is are we still unique in the future? In the present, we are losing our identity by pretending to be someone else on the other side of the virtual world of mobile phones. And besides I believe that technology evolves as war evolves... Technology are best invented for weaponry in the wars to come...

Technology contribution as an IT Professional

2008-11-30T21:34:00.000-08:00

The Idea of Household Innovation

If I would think my self as an IT professional, first I should be worthy of the title and the situation I am in. If in that case I am, I would introduced of a technology that would make human life mush better but not to the extent that they would become worthless and useless in terms of doing their chores. The technology would be a garbage scanner and segregator. This technology will help the environment because of its eco-friendly goal and applications.

The technology will improve the human’s way of garbage disposal. With this, people can just throw garbage in the machine and the machine will take charge of the rest. I thought of this idea because of the fact that even I, myself, do not think of segregating my own garbage at home. And another is we, Filipino are throwing our garbage without caring if the ones we threw can be recycled to a new material for another purpose or can be turn into organic fertilizers that we could use to fertilize plants, crops and trees which could lessen our expenses in buying those costly commercial fertilizers which for sure is composed of chemicals and preservatives.

The technology I think about is just in our home. Located in our backyards It is intended for household waste management to lessen the hustle of disposing sack of garbage to those timely garbage trucks and workers. The technology will be like an ordinary cabinet in your household but with control buttons as an option of task. There will be a pair of stainless bucket inside, one for the biodegradable and the other for the non-biodegradable waste. A person will throw its garbage by putting it inside and then the machine will automatically respond. The machine will speak as a response like a robot does.

First, it will scan what kind of object is inside and will identify if that object could be recycled or trashed automatically. If the object can be organically recyclable, then it will be automatically crushed down into powder like entity before being thrown into a bucket intended for biodegradable in the lower part of the machine. When the thrown object cannot be recycled like plastic, then it will grinded into small pieces before being thrown into another bucket for non-biodegradable.

The idea of making human life better but not to the extent that they would become worthless and useless in terms of doing their chores is maintained in the technology because the house owner will still throw the entities inside the non-biodegradable buckets to the garbage collectors for recycling. The organic garbage will be used after being crushed as fertilizers to our gardens in the backyard. The technology will be a new household innovation and additional technology in the kitchen. It would be nice if we have that kind of innovation in our home but their will still a big BUT if the idea of doing such technology will come true.

Wish ko lang....

Another is a mobile phone that does have to charge its battery for energy restoration. Because I recognize that cellular phones and mobile phones battery are fast to deteriorate its preserve energy so it is really necessary to recharge the battery for how many hours., maybe one or two hours with the use of fast charging battery chargers. To resolve this situation, why not thought of a battery that is kinetically charge. Kinetically charge is the word because it will only be shake or swayed to simulate the energy and restore. Then you can use the mobile phone in a minute of shaking and swaying the battery with your hands. Hmmm, why not! It would only not lessen the usage of electricity and too much waste in energy but it would also motivate to your body to move and exercised through the shaking and swaying way. It could be, because sooner there would be a charger just like this idea. Just look for ZDNet.com and watch the new generation wireless charger. Try! Actually there are so many futuristic technology being invented nowadays but is not yet implemented for censorship and limitations of information. Censorship is applied!

I also though of this technology but I doubt it would be possible to implement in our world today. It would be transportation technology that would make our way of transporting form place to place in a fast and more convenient way. This is no flying car but we can fly. If you think of a jet pack, it is also a big NO. The idea is having a Jet shoes. Fantastic, is not it? Fantastic because we could fly to our destination without any more hustle in waiting for buses or jeepneys or trains for several minutes up to hours in a terminal or bus stop. With this technology, we only need to wear it in our feet, and then we FLY! This technology could also lessen the pollution in our air. Jeepneys and buses as we all know contribute air pollution because of the smoke that came out from them. But I think we cannot afford of such technology because of the fact that we have NO funding and the government have to intentions of supporting any research that would be useful not only in our country but in our lives. Just like the new technology present in Japan today. Water based engines for cars and buses. The idea come from a Filipino scientist and was also proven and tested. But it was neglected by the government when he proposed it to them. Instead, Japan bought his idea and now is implemented and in progress in their country. There are so many technologies we can think about in terms of being eco-friendly, energy-saving, fast-transport, waste managing, etc. the only problem with the implementation of these ideas in technology is the financial assistance and support from the higher authority or the government. We all know that the main purpose of proposing a technology is to help make our life better with no intentions of destroying our environment and our world. But we also know that what we could make could also be the one to destroy us. A reality that we should remind our self about.

Assignment 2 : December 5, 2008

Technology in our LIFE: Reasons and Influences

2008-11-28T20:44:00.000-08:00

There are Reasons WHY We use technology:

Technology is always part of our households and is always connected with our life's necessities. For technology are invented to help us in terms of:
1. making our life easier
2. Entertainment
3. lessen heavy work loads
4. fasten our work / work accuracy
5. trend

The Influenced of technology in our LIFE:

Humans used technology since before time of Christ. Technology is a fast process which reflect the progress and development of inventions and engineering. Technology influenced us because it is part of our daily life and will always be part of it. technology influenced one's self in terms of: Character, lifestyle, social development, and its race. Technology is fast changing because of the global change also.

Technology change as our necessity for it change. It change because of the trends around it that it need to evolve from its current development to another development to cope with the trend humans are engaged into. But sometimes technology can be the one that could make us dependable to. Somehow, it make our chores easier and fast but because of that we became more dependable to them. Though technology is around us, we always depend to our self and the things that we can do with or without it in our hands.

We should take control of the technology around us and make sure that we can benefit from it. Not only us but specially our grandchildren in the coming generations. Let's make our world GREEN and at least CLEAN! :]

Assignment 1: November 28, 2008

How did we get here?

2008-11-24T21:36:00.000-08:00

The reflection:

How do I get here? a question that i had difficult time to answer in deep confusion. Well, I get here in my present condition and situation because i chose to be here and accept all the things that happen to me in the first place.

After all the trials i Get into and all the trials that would come, I think of myself as a woman of little maturity in me. A mother and student at the same time, TIME management is really the big thing to manage about. School is a hassle that should be taken in schedule and home is a place where my time should be divided into my child, to his father and to the chores a mother should do.

I became a little unprofessional and quite in tardiness because of the unevitable things and situations that come in my way. It is really difficult for me to be a mother and student at time but I am really trying and doing my very best and effort to do the job without dropping either of them.

I hope i can do more and the best to both! May The One help me in everything...

Update in need

2008-11-24T21:14:00.000-08:00

About my research

The gantt chart: my research time frame should now be strictly followed in terms of consultations and updates. and anything that happen on the progress of my research.

The Paper: my research in on the process of drafting the research instrument which is the survey questionnnaire. I have draft it but I am quite in doubt about its content. So I really and badly needed someone to help me in terms of suggestions and corrections about the content. And yet that someone is not yet found.

The Collaborators: Well, i am still searching for them. I have chosen an adviser but i haven't received any feedback form her since i send her my Request letter. I came to her table but my letter is unfounded. I think its was threw to garbage. then if that's the case, I have to look for another one, I think...
I dont have validators of my research instrument. I dont know who to approach to be my validator... i am in deep confusion right now... huhuhu

The other things: Well, Last Sat is our class reporting sked and we received a sermon from our professor... he has the right to do so, I think... WE prepared like turtles in the preparations for our class reporting. We were very sorry during that time... tsk! tsk!

The fellow researchers: I dont know their progress in their research but Good Luck to them and to all of us!

The Professor: He would be strictly considerate from now on so I should better watch out!

God bless us all!

Historicizing Cyberspace

2008-11-20T19:07:00.000-08:00

What is Cyberspace?

All I know about cyberspace is a connection and collaboaration between humans and computers. This is a space of information humans have stored to share, connect and collaborate to other humans in a network... that is what i think.

But according on my reference,"Cyberspace is a term used to describe a new kind of "space" that has been made possible by the Internet.[1]" Yes, a space where people can be connected and gather information about something they wanted to look for. Possible connection made by the internet like what we used to see nowadays.

another is the term cyberspace gained notice after William Gibson's use of it in his science fiction novel Neuromancer (1984). "The portion of Neuromancer cited in this respect is usually the following:
Cyberspace. A consensual hallucination experienced daily by billions of legitimate operators, in every nation, by children being taught mathematical concepts... A graphic representation of data abstracted from banks of every computer in the human system. Unthinkable complexity. Lines of light ranged in the nonspace of the mind, clusters and constellations of data. Like city lights, receding".[2] The meaning is just a representation of data banked in a computer in the computer systems connected in network. That would be, i think...

THe History

The cyberspace history began in the Cold War days of Eisenhower adminmistration in the USA with the Russian. To respond to the technology launched by the Russian - Sputnik, US created Advanced Research Project Agency (ARPA) in 1958. the following are the person engaged to ARPA with the idea of making a connection between computer systems:
•J.C.R. Licklider – relationship between computers & humans
•Robert Taylor – idea of networking multiple computer systems

Taylor's idea was approved by the ARPA and sooner call for help with Larry Roberts – computer scientist (long distance computer networking) to make his idea possible. The latter came to ARPA in 1967, and ARPANet connection came together in 1969.

When the ARPANet is on air, one of biggest discoveries during the time was when Ray Tomlinson used @ symbol to delemit the domain name in an e-mail address. He was the first person to send E-mail. The major problem with ARPANet is in 1973, when it has encountered heavy internet traffic. Vinton Cerf & Bob Khan developed Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) to face the problem.With this new transmission protocol, the Internet continued to grow until today.

Many have engaged to internet since then, even the white house. E-mail is one of the hottest applications use in the Neteven today. File attachment such as multimedia files can now be attached when making e-mails. the Mostly used E-mail applications are: MS Inbox, MS Outlook or MS Outlook Express and Netscape Mail or Netscape Messenger.

The Web is nothing but exciting! It can generates lots of money and when lots of money come - excitement then follows. Nowadays, the Web is even more convenient and user-friendly. there are emergence of web portals such as Yahoo!, Excite, Lycos, Infoseek, etc.

In the future, the internet could be converge to other applicaitons such as televisions, news, etc. like intercasting for example. Intercasting combines the interactive nature of the Web with television programming. Users can use the Internet to access information that complements a participating television program.

So, let us see what excitement the internet and the web could do for us in the future or as sooner as possible!

References:

2. Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyberspace"Categories: Cyberspace Internet history Virtual reality William Gibson last modified on 17 November 2008, at 18:10.

3. Dodd, Jeff. Before You Begin.March 1999 • Vol.5 Issue 3

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November 18, 2008

THIS IS IT!

2008-11-14T19:19:00.000-08:00

THe Core of the research is coming near...and is already here...

WEll, I am very much in the depth of my thinking what to do with the implementation of my study. I am choosing who would be my research collaborators. I am looking for persons to validate my research instrument before it would be preesented to the forum for approval to distribute. Well, now I am looking after my research adviser. I already chose one but I do not know if she would permit herself to be my adviser... hahay... I hope she will...

Future technology:

Another expensive subject. hehehe!

VEry much! Anyways, I did a gantt chart for the two subject, yet the gantt chart is in total disaster and there are tasks to be corrected. hahay....

I did another one and I will passed it on Monday. I hope this time, it is correct and very much OK to sir gambs... hehe

GOOD LUCK TO ME!

God bless to all!

Another Burden?

2008-11-10T19:09:00.000-08:00

I am back in the track!

I missed this task of typing my ideas and posting it in my blog corner. we'll now I am back! Not only me but all of the students enrolled under the subject Elective 2. We are required to continue the implementation of our research proposal in the subject CS Research Method we enrolled last semester.

Another expensive subject...but it is required yet we are obliged to accomplished what we had started. And since the classes in the university has started, it is also the time to begin the study... and this time surely we should follow what we had indicate in the gantt chart.

hahay... go! go! go!

To my blog, i missed you! hahaha! you will be updated from now on... :]

God bless to me and to my fella researcher!

to treat or to trick?

2008-10-27T00:22:00.000-07:00

I want to congratulate all researchers under our cs research method subject! our handwork already bear fruitful success... but don't celebrate too much because another challenge will come on hand.... the continuation of our research proposal will be coming SOON...

thus, in regard with the incoming paperwork trials, let us not be disturbed. let us enjoy the remaining time to enjoy and live our lives to its fullest! our future is in our hands! let's be optimistic and persevere!

to our love ones who supported us morally and financially, big big thanks to you all!

to my baby boy 'elay', i love you baby...

to my hubby, thanks for being there! mwah!

to my fellowmen, if you believe to yourselves, nothing will be impossible!

To God be the Glory. May HE bless us all!

Hard Copy: Proof of Work

2008-10-05T01:57:00.000-07:00

I had already completed the research proposal outline but i don't know if the content for the proposal are the precise information needed in accordance for my passage on the research subject...

I have been out for a week for the reason that I encountered family problem and haven't done the hard copy for my proposal... I could not do the docu properly because of the depression caused by the problem that arised.

I go home in my hometown and faced the confrontation with the relatives of my mother. It was a hard time and make havoc in my mind... until now, I have the aftershocked of the happenings... but that's too personal and I'm unable to post it here in the blog site... maybe, later if its not that destructive to me... (hope you get what I mean folks).

So, today, I am doing the drafting of the proposal documentation and checking for corrections and additional info...the hard docu would be my proof that I did my job as student and researcher... hmmm...

I'll be passing it to the instructor for consultation and more corrections... hope it's satisfactory for my professor... he's the man of the research subject, you know... if he doesn't like the content, he would do some 'drawings' in your paper. Ouch! that would hurt me for sure... but I would thank him still... hehehe

God bless to me and to my fellow newly baptized researchers! :]

Research Work and Budget Plan

2008-09-30T00:54:00.000-07:00

Outline of Proposed Research Workplan

Analytical Framework Analysis
1.1 Interpretation of Variables
1.2 Preparation of problem outline
Choosing of Research Collaborator
2.1 Letter of Request and Approval
Formulation of Research Instrument
Submission of Research Instrument to the Forum Committee
4.1 For Corrections and Suggestions
4.2 For Validation and Approval
Data Gathering through through the Research Instrument
5.1 Informing the Respondents
5.2 Letter of Request for distribution of Research Instrument
5.3 Distribution of Research Instrument
Tabulation, Analysis and Interpretation of Gathered Information

*Working days and date to the tasks listed above are not included.

Outline of Proposed Research Budgetplan

Tasks Budget Amount

Transportation Php 1,000
Internet Fees Php 250
Printing and Photocopy Php 250
Meetings and Consultations Php 1,000
?Snacks Php 500

Total Budget Amount Php 3,000

*Changes to the proposed budget amount are possible and are negotiable.

The above information are the proposed work and budget plan for the research proposal.

To God be the Glory. GBUA!

Am I Late for my Research Proposal?

2008-09-30T00:42:00.000-07:00

Its been tough for new researchers like me to compose a research proposal. It's new, it's technical. I am not familiar in technical writing and I am a bit hesitant to check my Research grammatization or grammar.

Its my dead line tomorrow in accordance with my gantt chart/time frame, but I newly composed my research work and budget plan; in which I am hesitant also about it. ummm, I don't think It is the appropriate work and budget plan format. Uhmmm, I don't know. I do my work and budget plan because that's how I understand it... I hope my work is satisfactory to the viewers...

My budget plan, its quite a big amount but i am only considering the real situation i got into. Besides it is only a proposal and changes to the amount of budget would also be possible.
Uhmm, (wag sana sila magalit kung medyo malaki mga amount.)

I hope, i could cope with the requirements of this research subject. Good luck to me and to my fella researchers...God bless us all!

What to expect?

2008-09-23T00:31:00.000-07:00

What to expect? thats the question i cannot answer. hayy, Research proposal ko. Im confused about it jud.

I can't expplain the confusion i feel in making the proposal for my research. Who will help me in case i have questions. aside from using the net for querries and our subject's forum, no one guide me jud...

VOIP is broad and new and... and... and... hayyy... About the proposal, I am blind what is the structure of a Work plan and budget plan, that's why i cant make any of them... hahayy

People are you knowledgeable of VOIP? Can someone help me there? HELP!!!!

Can do it still... am not losing hope! hehehe

The Expected Research Output

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Expected Output

The expected output to be generated in the research would be precise information about the issues of VOIP identified in the research particularly in the integrity issues, vulnerability and security measures.

The output would also be an assessment on the level of awareness of the community with VOIP technology and services.

The issues in VOIP are a continuous process and are under study and research. The output information would be set as additional information with the existing information of VOIP and its issues.

The output information would be beneficial for students enrolled with IT, and to the educators for additional information. The consumers and future users of VOIP would benefit to the information generated for their awareness and advance security preparations.

The output would also be beneficial to other and future researchers for review, references and as the baseline information for related topic.The output would be appreciated by organizations related to VOIP in the local and if successfully in the national.

The output would be accessed by any individual; male and female. The individual can be a professional or student searching for information about VOIP, its services and issues.

Thoughts to ponder

2008-09-19T01:20:00.002-07:00

I've been working on my research proposal this past few weeks, and I am quite worried of the possible results from the informations I gathered. Actually, I've been to a confusion of my research procedures. I have been confused on the methods I would use in order to attain the results. I don't even know what to do.

No one, yes, someone who would guide me aside from sir RSG, no one (knowledgeable about research) helps me. So, difficult.... hahayyy...

Thanks to search engines, these online information database really is a great help! haha. They've been my best guide and buddy in my research proposal. Such a helper...

My topic, about VOIP. So new in the business industry. Not yet widely expose what it is, but yet widely in use. Users just not aware about it. They're using VOIP but not aware of it. I've observe the advertisement of GLOBE. The new 24ever advertisement, I think that product use VOIP. Phone-to-PC internet connectivity? hmmm? I think so... SO NEW!

So, I think that I will really have difficulties in this research of mine. But to the people close to me, Please do help and I badly need your guide and knowledge! hehehe

To my classmates, please comment to my research update thread if you have info or readings about my topic. it will be highly appreciated. Your names will be mention in my acknowledgment! hahaha...

Kidding aside, Let's look to the bright side. Let's pursue this research, and will gain knowledge...and additional infos...
good luck to my fellow researchers!

Analytical Framework

2008-09-19T01:20:00.001-07:00

For more understandable illustration, please consider the figure 2 below:

Figure 2 shows the independent and dependent variables identified in the study. The box on the left identified the independent variables which were the VOIP service factors. The box on the right identified the variables dependent on the factors identified.

Research Methodology

2008-09-19T01:20:00.000-07:00

Methodology

Research Design

This study would used descriptive and qualitative research method. According on the site (http://www.petech.ac.za/robert/resmeth.htm), “Descriptive research is thus a type of research that is primarily concerned with describing the nature or conditions and degree in detail of the present situation (Landman 1988)”. The emphasis is to describe, rather than to judge or interpret.

However, the researcher should observe the strict research requirement to acquire the possible results/output accurately.

According on the site (http://www.joe.org/joe/2002december/a1.shtml), “Qualitative research aims more at thoroughly describing a situation or explaining reasons for a problem or circumstance. It is typically thorough and provides in-depth understanding of a situation or group of people but does not attempt to quantify results”.

Thus, in the study to be conducted, it would merely describe the issues on VOIP services and the level of awareness of the chosen individuals in the community about the matter.

Research Instrument

The data in this study would be gathered through survey questionnaires to groups of people and a secondary data source through the data acquired from the World wide web and search engines.

Sampling technique

The sampling technique would be perform to the respondents knowledgeable or not about the study; but is aware of using the World Wide Web. The respondents could be working professionals and students of IT. The sampling would be intended to at least 50 respondents from either specified occupations.

VoIP Technology in the Philippines

2008-09-16T21:19:00.000-07:00

The Philippines like no other nations, is a country manage to adhere with the fast evolution of technology even though it belongs to the third world of underdeveloped countries. It was just in recent times that VoIP was introduced in the Philippines.

In May of 2006, a deregulation bill was passed and was approved to the House of Representatives according on the site (www.voipcentral.org/entry/house-passes-voip-deregulation-bill-in-the-philippines/). The bill indicates that VoIP has been accepted and widely spreading in the country.

In September of the same year, MozCom released a product integrated with VoIP services which was known as ‘VCall’ according on the site (http://www. blogcrm.com/voip-in-the-philippines-killer-dude.php). Mozcom is the Philippines’ very first commercial ISP (Internet Service Provider), and received the license to operate VoIP service in August 2006 from the National Telecommunications Commission. The product integrates a web casting technology. In order to use the VoIP service, a user account must be established in http://www.vcall.ph/ site.

SMART communication, as one of the leading GSM network in the country has been engaged to VoIP to widen its communication service. According to Alec Barton in May 2006, SMART chooses Nortel’s international gateway solution to offer a wireless VoIP services to its consumer in the country and abroad. The gateway solution will increase the bandwidth efficiency and widen the network’s geographical contact (www.developingtelecoms.com/content/view/430/26).

VoIP technology in the country works in the contact or call center industry; to promote better solution in attend to the customer’s concerns. According to Roberto L. Bacasong, a Customer Interaction Associate which is locally known as ‘call center agent’, “It is no doubt that the Philippines is one of the leaders in using VoIP services, as the country is known to be the key leaders in outsourcing.” (http://ezinearticles.com/?VoIP-Technologies-in-the-Philippines&id=707232)

Call center industry is quite spreading in the country and yet the same with VoIP technology. Sooner, VoIP services would be widely applied in home and businesses in the Philippines.

VoIP phone VS. Traditional Phone

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For many years until the present, traditional phone which is commonly called telephone, was widely use in businesses and households. But recently, it has been phased out by the technology and features offered by the VoIP.

VoIP is better than a telephone in features and application. A telephone is only used for call connection to other telephone. It has directory lists of telephone numbers of the telephone subscribers. Better yet, cost is payable monthly depending on the type of call; if it is local or a long distance call. When doing a landline call, area code is added for local or national call and in long distance calls. Calls made can only be occupied by one caller at a time.

While in VoIP, calls can be made to any mobile numbers, to the same VoIP phone or through the computer. Some VoIP providers allow user to use traditional phone but with the use of adaptor. Costs are also the same of that of the traditional phone but with the additional monthly bill for the broadband service. VoIP has no directory assistance and no access to emergency call number unlike the traditional telephone. VoIP can take up many phone calls; and there is no need for the recipient to answer all the calls.

Telephone conversation with VoIP is more efficient and cost saving than those of the traditional telephone. Many VoIP providers offer services which can be less of charge than the usual telephone charge.

Integrity, Vulnerability and Security in VoIP

2008-09-16T21:16:00.000-07:00

Integrity of VoIP
VoIP phones and infrastructure are connected to the internet through routers and servers; and is accessible by the availability of electricity or any power generator. In occurrence of power outage, connections between networks can fail. In this instance, VoIP providers arrive into using Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) to maintain electricity; but with the length of time of availability.

According on the site, (http://en.wikipedia.org) to deal with VoIP’s power dependency, VoIP providers needs to improve there connectivity through backup DSL and providing UPS or power generator on the site where VoIP are present.

Further, VoIP call is executed by sending voice over the internet; the conversation is broken up into packets. Then the packets are sent over the same network. This procedure could lead the network to congestion and Denial-of-Service. When this occurs, VoIP can be vulnerable to DoS attacks and threats; and attackers may take the opportunity to interfere in the conversation.

According to Paul Curran, calls could be corrupted by interrupting the RTP (Real-time Transmission Protocol) packets and changing the contents or execute delay into the call before it is received by the recipient (http://www.microsoft.com/uk/business/ security/VoIP.mspx). This may result to the disruption of VoIP call integrity.

To maintain integrity in VoIP, message or packet should be authenticated; and the packets should retain its content unchanged. Phones with caller ID should reveal the identity of the caller and calls should be recorded and guarded. If not so, the phone number can be hacked and used as a stolen account with the calling bills at the victim’s expense.

According on the site, (http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag? ocid=42936783) DoS attacks can be prevented by protocol tuning, buffering, configuring tags and port blocking. VoIP providers should provide failover session control service for backup in case of network failure or if the network is under Denial of Service. Authentication of network elements, such as the packet and message, can make the hackers difficult to interrupt in the conversations. The user needs to improve the communication security to lessen the threat occurrence.
With strong security build-up over the internet connection, it has less opportunity for the VoIP to be hacked.

Vulnerability of VoIP
"VoIP networks are known to be particularly susceptible to DoS and Distributed DoS attacks," says Butler Group Senior Analyst, Andy Kellett. "The convergence of voice and data networks means that successful virus-based attacks could be used to bring down the entire business with both voice and data channels potentially being paralyzed by a single attack model.” (http://www.microsoft.com/uk/business/security/VoIP.mspx)Convergence of voice and data networks makes the VoIP organizations cost efficient and process improve in the services they offered.

The susceptibility of VoIP through Denial of Service attacks and other threats is due to the organizations which install VoIP services which focus of the deployment of service is the throughput and the quality of service; and security of service is just the second option.

According to the Internet Security System in their article on “VoIP White Paper”, the quality of service is and always be an important component of voice transmission whether in analog or digital form. However, it must be realize that VoIP is also a data to be transmitted. To be able to transmit, the voice and message will be broken into packet first before being sent over a network; and this procedure is highly susceptible to number of attacks.

The primary types of attacks commonly associated with the vulnerability of VoIP are the following:
1. Theft of service which also known as ‘Toll fraud’
2. Eavesdropping
3. Impersonation
4. Phishing

Aside from these major attacks in VoIP, there are also other types of attacks according to the Internet Security System (ISS):
1. Call Re-direction
2. Information theft
3. Call Integrity compromise

Further, VoIP service is open and available as much as the connection with the broadband is highly present. Because of service availability, some attacks to VoIP could also be encountered, such as the:
1. DoS or Denial of Service Attacks
2. Spamming
3. Internet Virus
4. Worms
5. Hacking

In addition, since VoIP is vulnerable to all problems associated with broadband services, the vulnerability could affect the call quality in VoIP. This quality can be identified as the following according on the site (http://communication.howstuffworks. com/ip-telephony11.htm):
1. Latency
2. Jitter
3. Packet Loss

Because of these threats and attacks, phone conversation become corrupted, distorted and lost due to transmission errors. In order to deal with these, internet stability and strong security should be guaranteed and provided.

Security in VoIP
When conversation is performed, a session between caller and recipient is being initiated. According on the site, (http://www.securiteam.com/securitynews/ 5MP0C00GAM.html) the network layer that holds the session is the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) which is responsible for creating, modifying and terminating sessions either with one or more participants.

According to the researchers of Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden, only few users of VoIP with SIP based telephony pay attention to call security. Most users overlook on how vulnerable VoIP service can be. Users of VoIP services today are primary concerned to the quality of service such as voice quality, latency and interoperability. But some security organizations, like ISS, are sending cautions to users about the dangers brought by unsecured VoIP services.

However, in order for VoIP to be adopted globally in the market, security facilities must be provided to address the worst security vulnerabilities of VoIP. "VOIP security needs to be handled in the overall context of data security," Krauthamer says, director of IT at Advanced Fiber Communications Inc. (AFC), a Petaluma, Calif.-based manufacturer of telecommunications equipment. AFC is using limited VOIP communications according to the article of Jaikumar Vijayan in the site (http://www.computerworld.com/).

But according to Maxine Kincora, “VoIP security measures won’t stop hackers”. (http://searchcio.techtarget.com) Because of VoIP’s vulnerability and unreliability, hackers were able to spread attacks in VoIP. Consumer could take cautions in order to protect their network from being susceptible to attacks and hackers. The other technologies could be protected basically; but with VoIP, no one is doing such protection.

However, there are things to consider in making secure VOIP which were the following according on the site (http://voip.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm):

1. Using of Firewalls

2. Enforcing Authentication

3. Using Encryption

4. Secure Service Provider

Security issues were the challenge for VoIP network, there are other steps to protect and prevent VOIP network from attacks according on the site (http://www.voiplowdown.com/2007/ voip-security-challenges-25-ways-to-secure-your-voip-network):

1. Restrict all VoIP data to one Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)

2. Monitor and track traffic patterns on your VoIP network

3. Lock down your VoIP servers

4. Use multiple layers of encryption

5. Build redundancy into VoIP networks

6. Put your equipment behind firewalls

7. Update patches regularly

8. Keep your network away from the Internet

9. Minimize the use of softphones

10. Perform security audits on a regular basis

11. Evaluate physical security

12. Use vendors who provide digital security certificates

13. Secure your gateways

14. Manage servers separately

15. Sort SIP traffic

16. Examine call setup requests at the application layer

17. Isolate voice traffic

18. Use proxy servers

19. Run only applications that are necessary to provide and maintain VoIP services

20. Configure applications against misuse

21. Add endpoint security layers

22. Restrict access according to certain criteria

23. Avoid remote management

24. Use IPsec tunneling rather than IPsec transport

25. Secure your VoIP platform

With the help of these cautions, attacks could be lessened and later would be prevented; and the ‘vulnerable’ term to VOIP would be abandoned. With these steps and cautions, network hardware and software requirements should also be considered. Security measures would be useless if the network specifications were poor to accommodate the security demands. Thus, in order to secure VOIP, the network specification should be good enough to serve VOIP services.

Definition and Services of VOIP

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Review of Literature

This chapter presents the concepts, facts, and studies related to the present study.

Related Literature

Voice-over-Internet Protocol is an interesting fact that makes a change in the world of telecommunications. It has almost banished the traditional phone lines from the business and home use all over the globe.

Definition and Services of Voice-over-Internet Protocol

VoIP or Voice-over-Internet Protocol is a protocol that makes the transmission of voice via internet connection possible or to other networks which uses packet switching method. It works through broadband and uses the internet to direct its calls. Packet – switching works in sending data packets through a network down into thousands of possible paths. VoIP converts the voice signal from the caller into digital signal before the recipient answers the call.

According on an internet site, (http://www.whichvoip.com/voip/articles/voip_ history.htm) VoIP technology begun in the mid 90’s when the Voltech Company released the software called Internet Phone which was designed to run on a home PC and uses the H.323 protocol instead of an SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) protocol that is used today; and was utilized by a microphone, which is commonly called headphone today, speakers and sound cards. This software represents as the first internet phone.

The site (http://en.wikipedia.org) held, VoIP transmit telephone calls over the same broadband connection. It has advanced telephony features such as call routing, screen pops and IVR implementation. VoIP are portable and work in any location with strong broadband signals and connections; and can access a phone line from many places. VoIP offers unlimited local and international calls with a fixed price; and can allow the consumer to have more than one phone number. There is almost zero charge for its conference calls, call forwarding, automatic redial, and caller IDs.

VoIP is an interesting technology with interesting services. The common services it offers are the following from the site (http://communication.howstuffworks.com/ip-telephony11.htm):
1. ATA (Analog Telephone Adaptor)
2. IP Phones
3. Computer to Computer

The first service allows connecting the ordinary telephone to the computer with internet connection in order to use VoIP. ATA converts the analog signal into digital signal before it is being sent over the internet. The IP phones are specialized phones for use with IP calls. It uses RJ-45 Ethernet connector which connects directly to the internet router and has the necessary software and hardware devices that enable an IP call. The VoIP service over computer-to-computer is the easiest way to use VoIP as long as the in internet connection is present; and the necessary hardware equipments are present such as the microphone, speakers and sound cards. Call cost is totally free no matter the distance in this type of VoIP service.

But there is also a limitation with the services offered by VoIP. According on the site, (http://www.onguardonline.gov/topics/ voip.aspx) in VoIP, there is no need to change for another phone number when the consumer wanted to keep its old regular phone number; but the processing is time costly. Temporarily, the consumer will take the option of using a new phone number. However, Phone numbers of VoIP is not included in a telephone directory listing unlike with that of a telephone registered to a local phone company. Thus, the VoIP user does not have an access to any directory assistance service.

With VoIP service, it is possible to call to an ordinary telephone connected to an adaptor, to a special VoIP phone, or directly from the computer to another computer. With that, anyone can call the number from any regular phone without using any special software and equipment.

Finally, from an internet site, (http://articles.directorym.com/VoIP_Phone_ Service_Vermont-r800278-Vermont.html#8001277) whether the computer is turned off, as long as the connection in the internet is active, VoIP is still available for access and usage. Whether in travel, VoIP can also be in use as long as the adapter or the special software and hardware is present, and the connection to the internet is activated.

Research: Significance and Objectives of the Study

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Significance of the Study

The research study could provide information on the issues of Voice-over-Internet Protocol technology particularly on the integrity, vulnerability and security of VoIP calls.

Further, this study would also be a review on the VoIP Technology present and service providers based in the Philippines particularly in local Davao City area.

This study would be beneficial to the Commission on Telecommunication in the city as this study enhance the knowledge of the telephony providers and users about the possible issues on VoIP Technology.

Furthermore, this study would be beneficial to the telephony providers and the users as this study would provide the necessary information on the different threats and attacks in VoIP technology. This would expectedly heighten the awareness of the providers and the users to equip a counterattack to possible threats.

To the future researchers, this study can provide baseline information on the recent status of VoIP technology.

Objectives of the Study

This study aimed to determine the issues on the integrity, vulnerability, and security of phone call in VoIP Technology.

This study is designed to identify the possible types of attacks and threats on VoIP Technology and its measures.

This study would specifically persuade the following objectives:

1. To determine the integrity of phone call from Voip Phones
2. To determine the vulnerability of VoIP Phone calls
3. To determine the types of attacks from Voip phone calls.
4. To determine the measures of security from phone call attacks.
5. To realize awareness on VoIP services and issues to the future users.

Research: Introduction

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Situational Analysis

In today’s global change in technology, every individual depends on things to make almost everything possible and easy in a fastest and effective way especially when communication is on hand.

Decades back, telephone is most commonly used for landline long distance communication which uses phone switching technology. Then mobile phone was introduced with dual functionality; for text messaging and voice calls. The internet also offers chatting and instant messaging communication; and even internet-to-internet voice chat with the utilization of headphones, sound cards and speakers.

To satisfy the demand of technology, VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) technology was introduced to make PC-to-PC connection possible; and later phone-to-phone connection that change the traditional telephony into IP telephony. According on the site (http://www.roseindia.net/voip/voip-history.shtml), VoIP works through broadband technology and uses the World Wide Web to direct its calls.

Though VoIP come out to the market, only few are knowledgeable of it. Many individuals have not heard of VoIP and its functions. It had been out in the business world since prepaid calling cards were introduced. Caller IDs used VoIP technology which is present in telephones used in homes and businesses today. Call centers are one of the user and providers of VoIP.

Many VoIP providers offer the use of VoIP technology and other telecommunication services with VoIP applications. Telecommunication industry is wide spreading. Phones with VoIP are commonly in used; but consumers were not aware of the issues related to the VoIP technology.

Since, Voip uses internet in order to function and deliver voice messages to various recipients. Depending on the internet means depending to the power of electricity. If there is a power outage, which means there, is no VoIP; and this instance can hinder VoIP call integrity and security. Internet nowadays is an attack-prone to hackers and also VoIP. Hacking the internet can make VoIP vulnerable to this attackers and threats; and is more prone to not secure phone calls and voice messages.

Further, attackers and threats may come everywhere at any given time; geniuses which past-time is to prank someone over the internet and send messages that are believable to the victims. Others use codes to implement hacking to one’s privacy; and some interrupt the connection between the caller and the recipient.

Consider the political intrigue the Philippine President got into during the 2004 presidential elections. The Presidential call was wire-tapped and was recorded; and later was engaged in controversy and was familiarized by the Filipino masses as the “Hello Garci” scandal. VoIP also can be picture-out like this.
Thus, it is important to provide adequate information in the context of awakening the community about VoIP and its related issues.

However, in propelling this opportunity, further reading is required; and research is essential.

2008-09-16T20:35:00.000-07:00

Let us support FOSS!

But what is FOSS?

According to wikipedia.com, FOSS stands for Free and open source software, "is software which is liberally licensed to grant the right of users to study, change, and improve its design through the availability of its source code."

That's FOSS and let's indulged with it!

Can Research be Done in 22 Days?

2008-09-04T21:38:00.000-07:00

Could it be possible?

I am enrolled in a subject CS Research this semester and we are required to make a research proposal for the whole semester. But only 22 days left for me to be able to finish and submit my research work. Can I do it with that span of time?

I am Superb if I could do it... hahaha!

I think for my own good and for me to pass the subject, I will take any privilages that comes my ways in order to complete my tasks before my research deadline. I think I can do it. With the 15 pages of research paper, with the 75 or above reading about my topic plus the related issues and literatures plus the surveys and online searches...

Hmmm....I think I can do it...

Resources for research are available everywhere. the only thing that lacks is funding. money, money, money....that's always the issue in doing research. Financial funding...

But I am determined to finish my research and pass the said subject.

I am superb and I can do it!

To be or Not To be Judge

2008-09-03T00:06:00.000-07:00

I've been a young mother just lately. At the age of 20, and in that age I found out that such responsibility is truly not a joke and should be seriously taken. I accepted reality that I have now obligations not only in myself but to my child and to his father. I was never turned down by my family and friends since they have understood the situation.

But I have a question, why does women younger than my age got pregnant so early? should they be judge by the society? Or the society should help them understand the consequences of being young parents? What do you think?

I Care about the 2008 SONA: DO you?

2008-08-25T02:04:00.000-07:00

Derived Research Topics from the President's SONA;

After hearing the PGMA's 2008 SONA (State of the Nation Address) last July 28, 2008; I was merely disappointed of what the President said about her promises in the past years of her governance that was not implimented. Those broken promises do hurt lot of Filipinos particularly the poor.

From that SONA, i came up to derivation of research topics which are the following:

Employment of Federalism: A Solution to Terrorism?

Terrorism made by the NPAs and MILFs is one of the problem in the philippines especially in Mindanao. The government established experimentation of federalism governance in Mindanao in order to defend the Republic against those Lost Commands. The objectives of this research are:

-to know about federalism-to recognize the would

-be effects of federalism to the filipinos

-why do we need to transfer from democratic governance to federalism?

-to know how will it be a solution to terrorism

-to know why is it practice in mindanao

Poverty: An effect from Poor Governance

Philippines is a rich country that's what i believe. But in what i can see, many are poor and live in poverty.Objectives:

-this will identify deeper the real cause of poverty in RP

-to know why many people are poor

-to determine if poor governance really affect filipino living

-to determine the filipinos way of life under the present government

-to establish a solution and recommendation to fight poverty in RP

Education Support for all Filipino Children and Youth

Education in our Country is poor because we lack of Education equipments and facilities. Free education are now being implemented but since when?Objectives:

-to determine the status of Education in RP particularly in Public schools and State Universities

-to determine the education system in RP

-to recognize the cause of lack of Education budget

-to recognize the effect of 'low profile' education to the filipinos

-to help establish a concrete solution

Well, I came up to those. The conclusion from the SONA resulted to these topics the government should answer. It is my curiousity that pushed me derived the topics. peace.

Method VS. Methodology: What's the difference?

2008-08-25T01:42:00.000-07:00

Sometimes we do not know what is the correct meaning of a word and when are they gonna be used. But in the matter of research, we use the terms methods and methodology in many aspects. The question is: do we really know the use and meaning of method and methodology?

Lots of search engines are available in the internet, and all of them give the same meaning and understanding. Method is a technique, ways or means to accomplish something; or step by step procedure to solve a particular problem. Thus, method is a step or procedure of something to be done systemically.

While, methodology is derived from the root word method which means a set of procedures or steps engaged in a discipline; it is an accurate meaning of method. Therefore, methodology is the study of methods that deals with assumptions underlying the research process.

For further understanding, consider the example and its explanation from wikipedia.com, ' "Since students were not available to complete the survey about academic success, we changed our methodology and gathered data from instructors instead". In this instance the methodology (gathering data via surveys, and the assumption that this produces accurate results) did not change, but the method (asking teachers instead of students) did.'

The example is crystal clear and understandable enough. Based from the definitions given and from the example, the differences between the method and methodology have been modified.

Review on Digital Computer: Impact to the Social Sciences

2008-08-25T01:28:00.000-07:00

The "Digital Computer: Impact on the Social Sciences" is a reflection article by Ms. Julaysa Halilio. The article is all about how computer affects other sciences aside from Informaton Technology and on how it is indicated as advantage and disadvantage in other Social Sciences. But according to the article, there were no disadvantages of computers in the records but merely hypotheses. The disadvantages are still to be found and undergone many experimentations.

Mostly, computers are rather helpful than harmful; because most of the time and situations, humans do depends on computers in their works. It will only be called harmful if computers are being overused and are not used correctly and rightfully.

Nowadays, computers are widely used to assist students and professionals in research studies and teaching. Computers make hassle work easy and fast; and sometimes with the new technologies it makes other works hands-free. Works that inquire more man power are now being substituted by computers. Digital Computers are useful for people especially for students like me and Ms. Halilio. Digital computers provide the informations we needed in our future researches. Aside from that, we also gain knowledge from informations stored in the several online databases. We could also share our knowledge by posting through blogging.

Over-all, computers are really a big help for human beings unless not overused.

Factors for Publishing Research in Journals

2008-07-26T20:02:00.000-07:00

Identify and discuss key factors for publishing research in top-tier journals like CSP, ACM, i3E, etc.

Today, many research journals are increasingly being published in electronic formats with the help of electronic publishers like ACM, IEEE, CSP, etc. it is because of the rapid growth of new technology. But in some point, there are some issues why scholars do publish their research in web journals.

Cultural factor

Since our world is now in digital, many people and readers mostly going online. Thus, this motivates researchers/scholars to publish their paperwork on the web. Since traditional scientific publishing is too time and budget costly because researcher would have to looked for funding; and undergo several reviews for acknowledgments and promotions for their paperwork. Write-only research journals are widely in the making and spreading electronically. Readers of traditionally written research papers lessen which results the downfall of traditional scientific publishing. Because of this, librarians have to strengthen their resources and compete with the new technology (electronic journals) to maintain their role as information specialists. Thus, the same with the scholars, to cope with the fast track of technology they too have to go with the new trends; publish their work online.

Economic Factor

Publishing research in journal system is also payable but less than the cost offered by the publishers. Online pricing are according to how significant the paper would be; and on what is the capability of the researcher to pay for the work. When you published your paper online, it is depending on the value, you would agree into licensing activity though there is also for free. On the other hand, pricing of electronic research journals is negotiable nowadays. Republishing the paper work also is one of the problems of most researchers. Having the paper republished would require reprint fees for copies for educational use. Other publishers also make options to new journal model like the “pay-per-view” to offer to the researchers. Once the paper is being viewed online there will be a charge for such activity. Again, the publishers have gained profit and increase their revenues. Another bundle of money for them! But in on line publishing, surely the researcher could expense less and assure that many could view the knowledgeable work.

Technological factor

Publishing paper with new technology is now more practical and widely being used. As digital materials grow rapidly, usage of it is also increasing. Electronic formats of research journals are continuously propagate. But in some aspect, online publishing cause disagreement between scholars and librarian at some points. Publishers apply different types of content on line to catch attention and interests; electronic versions are made more attractive than printed ones to appeal to varying reading communities. Online journals do not have the same quality of content like in the ones published in the library. But the advantage of electronic publishing is that its searchability; links to references are provided. Electronic journal publishers offers irresistible publishing price, and published online versions of research articles earlier than the print ones. And yet, there is an assurance that the research journals can be widely access by any potential readers. That is for sure.

In the above mentioned factors, the truth is still inevitable that technology grows rapidly in every second; and later overpowers the traditional system. Thus, in publishing our research paper, we should choose publishers that can assure us that our journal can be read and spread over different reading communities. It doesn’t matter if we published it for free but what matters is we shared the new knowledge to other people; and we should assure that we can benefit from the rice that we harvest.

Good or Not: How can we know?

2008-07-21T20:39:00.000-07:00

How do we know if a piece of research work is good or not? how are they evaluated?

The most important factor to consider in a research work is that the researcher support the problem and statements in his/her research. When the research paper is read by other people and they are satisfied with what they read and how the research came up to a positive or negative result, then the research is satisfactory. And on how the statements in the research are being validated by the researcher. Also it is important that the grammar and presentation of the paper is accurate and concise, and is very clear and understandable. Technicalities are present in research paper writing, so the researcher must know how to relate the technical words to its readers for them to understand.

According to http://www.lcsc.edu/rmcadoo/ENGL102/papercrit.html, from the "Syllabus: RESEARCH PAPER EVALUATION SYSTEM:
-Thesis and Introduction (10 points)
-Overall Organization (10 points)
-Support and Development (20 points)
-Logic and Thinking Skills (20 points)
-Grammar and Usage (20 points)
-Style (10 points)
-Presentation (10 points)"
I think these are the standard points to be consider when evaluating a research paper. Also, it might be possible that the judges or reader of the research paper will make their own judgment based on their standards of evaluation when they read research, books, and other papers. And most of all, the interest and the heart of the researcher must be and reflect on the research work being done.

For more information, you can visit the link below;
http://www.lcsc.edu/rmcadoo/ENGL102/papercrit.html,

The Role of Research in our Future

2008-07-13T21:25:00.000-07:00

What do you think is the role of research topic in deciding your future career?

Research has been part of our life especially in school. Once your mind is curious about something and you wanted to look for the solution about that particular thing, you conduct a research. Research enables a person to look for new knowledge through discovering and investigation. It helps not only

The role of research topic in deciding our future, is that it can help us enhance our self-esteem and knowledge about the matter especially in the field of Computer Science. In the first step of conducting research, choosing the topic for the research reflects the interests of an individual or students like us in a subject matter. In lieu of that, one must also know his/her capacity and strength in making the said research. Another is, he/she would learn how to make budget plans; how to do technical writings, experimentations, and even in making time management chart or timeframe. By that, student can gain more knowledge and could have experiences regarding in making the research that could be in use in his/her future career.

Thus, research would also be significant in our future because it would stand as a guide in the path we would choose. It will help us be more knowledgeable and to become experts in our chosen field. And the experiences would lead us to become more mature, professional and wise individuals in facing the facts of the real world when we would have our future career. :]

What should be the choice of research of a Computer Science student?

2008-07-07T18:45:00.000-07:00

What should be our choice?

Having a course of Computer Science or Information Technology, I, as a student of such course will say that the topic of the research that would be made should be address related to the course taken. Making research with the topics about information technology and the like will help the students gain more knowledge and enhance their abilities on the matter. Making research to other areas is not prohibited but also it should be interrelated to the IT or Computer Science.

Research would be a great help not only to the students but also to the organization they belong and to the government, especially in the our country. Like what have Sir Randy Gamboa discussed hours ago, we could make research about agriculture but with IT in it. Why not? Maybe we could discover and invent a solution about the rice shortage issue ("daw") in the our country. An automated rice production maybe? But the question is 'How?'. To know the answer, let's make a research and look for rich funding agency! Let us make sure that we have lot of funds in making the research because it is expensive for sure.

So, let us make research and discover!

Library and the Internet: tools of research

2008-07-06T22:40:00.000-07:00

In making research, resources are very important. We look for resources in the library and internet. We could also gather information and data for additional resources by the use of questionnnaires or by interviewing a particular person.

In a traditional way, library is most commonly use since it is one of the oldest tools of research. According to wikipedia.com, "A library is a collection of information, sources, resources, and services: it is organized for use and maintained by a public body, an institution, or a private individual. In the more traditional sense, a library is a collection of books." Not only books, but different variety of books. We could find many types of books with different contents in the lines of shelves in the library.

And libraries are easy to be found and go to. There are academic libraries located in the colleges/universities. Public and private libraries, corporate or government could also be in good use in conducting research. The Research libraries are intended for supporting scholarly research, and therefore maintain permanent collections and attempt to provide access to all necessary material which could be the most suitable libraries for researchers.

Nowadays, many libraries are now expanding their teritory with the help of electronics. Library assistants are still can be found in the libraries eventhough some libraries are being modernized. Modern in the sense that, the collection does not focus only on books but on media for storing of information. According to wikipedia, "Many libraries are now also repositories and access points for maps, prints, or other documents and artworks on various storage media such as microform (microfilm/microfiche), audio tapes, CDs, LPs, cassettes, videotapes, and DVDs. Libraries may also provide public facilities to access CD-ROMs, subscription databases, and the Internet."Some libraries now have virtual library. In where you could browse for topics in the internet with the help of search engines.

Here are some Internet Research tools that could help us in our research using the internet:

Search Engines
AltaVista
AltaVista Advanced Query
Ask Jeeves
Excite
Google
HotBot
Infoseek
Lycos
Mamma.com
MetaCrawler
Northern Light
Open Directory Project
ProFusion
Search.com
Starting Point
WebCrawler
Yahoo!

Usenet Searches
Google Groups
tile.net/news

Mailing Lists
listTool.com
Publicly Accessible Mailing Lists (PAML)

Phone Books
InfoSpace
Internet 800 Search
SuperPages.com
Switchboard
WhoWhere?
Yellow Pages

Try these tools to help you in your research projects.

State of Computer Science Research in India

2008-07-01T22:31:00.000-07:00

The article I have found in the internet is about the state of computer science research in India. And on how the researches have been a big help in India's technological and economic progress. The researches have been organized by some educational research institutions, funded and sponsored by the government, and some are made by private organizations. The author listed the researchers that belong in the said institutions, from the government and private organizations; and which area in computer science they made their research. Researchers are sometimes collaborated with other countries like US. Some researchers do such because of isolation since the area of research is widely spreading with less resources. Some make an abroad-based research to broaden their research area coverage. According to author, "India is one of just half a dozen countries to have successfully built and deployed their own satellites and launch vehicles. These accomplishments indicate that there is excellent potential for high-caliber research."

Maybe he is right. India today is really fast growing in their technology, health, business and foreign affairs. A fact from the BBC News says that India is in fourth place of fast economic growing country in spite of their large population. Because of the impressive researches made, multinational investors arrived in India. Foreign investors established call centers and manufacturing industries which helped the employment substantiality. According to BBC News site, "The success of hi-tech industries in particular has seen large numbers of overseas Indians return, in what has been described as a "brain gain". They are part of growing middle class, which is seen as a potentially vast domestic market."

But inspite of the fast growing economy, research funding is the number one problem in research industries. Funding agencies in India demands more industry oriented research but somehow lack of funds. The researchers are not equally funded. Large research group may get the big amount and the small group research may get just little support. Isn't it fair? Yes. The funding of research should be equalized and the researchers involved in such should be accountable to the funding agency they are under. Receiving not enough fund and compensation can make the researchers unable to work properly. Thus, this make research not helpful rather hurtful. Making research is sure very expensive. So, if we plan to make a research, we sure should have lot of money to fund our work.

The technical topics discussed in the article are about: Artificial Intelligence, Multimedia and Robotics, Space and Advance research, software technologies development, programming technologies, networking, compiler technologies and databases.

Breaking Phone Call Encryption

2008-07-01T22:21:00.000-07:00

Breaking Phone Call Encryption

In our world today becuase of fast changing in technology, conversations can be made using telephones,mobilephones and even voice messaging over the internet is possible. It was made possible with the help of VoIP or Voice Over Internet Protocol.

VoIP is a protocol used to convert the voice signal into packets before being sent over the internet. This protocol is present to VOIP phones . Eavesdroppers are abundant around the world. It can be your seat mate in a bus or your friend in the neighborhood. If conversations of two individuals can be eavesdrop by someone from a distance, phone calls conversation can be too. Telephone call can now be listened through by wiretapping on the telephone line of one of the caller. VoIP phone calls can also be vulnerable to eavesdroppers by breaking through firewalled networks.

To address these problems according to the article, the John Hopkins University Researchers presented a compression technique called variable bit-rate encoding, which adjust the size of data packets being sent over the internet based on how mush information they actually contain. Encrypting the packets after thay have been compressed scrambles their content but somehow does not change the size. This technique would make a result of giving almost of the information to potential eavesdroppers. By the way, what is encryption? Encryption, for the benefits of those who is not familiar with, is a process of altering data into codes which the maker could only understand. The main pupose of encryption is to hide the real meaning of the message to potential and unwanted listeners.

According to the article, the technique presented by the researchers is good in terms of improving the quality of service of VoIP phones . The researcher's technique reduces the bandwith usage of the computer to protect the security of the VoIP phone call. But reducing the computer's bandwith can somehow affect the phone call security.

But their is still a solution in protecting your calls from eavesdroppers. You can use a special hardware such as Cryptophone. Making calls using cryptophoone is limited because it can only work with the other cryptophones. That is its disadvantage! Well, making phone calls secure form eavesdroppers is still an issue. To make sure their are no one listening to our calls, look around before you answer any call and keep your voice as low as possible.

Did you Know that Servers can Lie?

2008-07-01T22:07:00.000-07:00

Did you Know that Servers can Lie?

An Article from IndiaTimes Infotech Site

Our world today is a fast changing world. Computers are now mostly used for business purposes. Internet usage are increasing spreading around the globe. Internet have servers which manipulate the coming in and out of domain names that users are trying to open. But do servers secure?

According to the article, "hackers that re-route internet traffic from infected computers to fraudulent websites are increasing." Yes, hackers do this to make money out of redirecting malicious sites to users with infected computers. I have not tried being directed to wrong websites. Only having pop-ups that shows on my computer screen surprisingly.

According to the article, "hackers that re-route internet traffic from infected computers to fraudulent websites are increasing." Yes, hackers do this to make money out of redirecting malicious sites to users with infected computers. I have not tried being directed to wrong websites. Only having pop-ups that shows on my computer screen surprisingly.

To secure your servers from these cheaters, here are some tips from the website "http://www.redhat.com/manuals/linux/RHL_9_manual/security_guide/ch-servers.html, the following are the general tips for enhancing server security:

1. Keep all services up-to-date to protect against latest threats.

2. Use secure protocols whenever possible.

3. Serve only one network service per machine whenever possible.

4. monitor all servers carefully for suspicious activity."

Blocking some websites and Domain Name Servers could also might help. securing your system is also significant. According to the site "http://www.webopedia.com/term/3/, a web server has security protocols that encrypt and decrypt message to protect them against third party." We could count on those protocols but I think not all the time. For us to be sure, let us seek for help from experts. We should make sure thatthose experts are not the internet cheaters we talked about. We might also browse the internet and look for some tips then apply it on our own. You could also visit this site for server security enhancement: http://ciac.llnl.gov/ciac/bulletins/j-042.shtml/.

How to Get Rid of Computer Viruses

2008-07-01T22:00:00.000-07:00

How to Get Rid of Computer Viruses
An Article from www.howtogetridofstuff.com

We hear about viruses all the time. Everywhere and anywhere. In Information Technology, viruses are parasite which commonly resides in a computer and can destroy the computer files and later the whole computer system. But what is a computer virus? According to the website "http://www.seniormag.com/compcorner/articles/virus.htm/, a computer virus is a small piece of code that does two things: (1) It causes some sort of an unwanted change to the computer. (2) It is developed to spread itself to other computers without the users permission." Yes, the definition is extremely correct. Computer viruses resides and hide itself in the computer. They could delete your computer files, copy and replicate itself to your other file folders; and on some cases, could totally corrupt and crash your computer which is the very worse thing they do.

But do we know what kind of viruses our computer might have? According to the article, "computer viruses can be divided into different categories namely:

(1) Resident viruses,

(2) Direct Action Viruses,

(3) Overwrite Viruses,

(4) Boot Viruses,

(5) Macro Viruses, and

(6) File Infectors."

You could know that your computer is infected by viruses in any of the categories if:

(1) your computer run very slow as in "usad-pagong",

(2) you encounter lots of errors and your computer 'hung' if we call it,

(3) it suddenly restart without your consent.

If you encounter those problems, then your computer have viruses. Then how could we get rid of those viruses? Well, there are lots of anti-virus software available on the internet and even in the computer stores. These are some anti-virus software you could try: the McAffee Antivirus, Norton Antivirus, Avast Antivirus and AVG Antivirus Softwares. Yes, they are one of the best and is easy to use too.

You now have antivirus software, but how would you clean your infected PC? The Website http://www.ehow.com show us some ways to clean our computer, which are the following:

1. As soon as you suspect your computer has viruses, remove your computer from any networks or from the internet to avoid to spread the bug.

2. Run any available anti-virus software and scan your computer until it is clean.

3. Install antivirus software if you don't have one.

4. Reconnect to the internet and check for latest antivirus software update, then download it to your PC.

5. Run the updated antivirus software until your computer is clean.

After you have tried to do the ways of cleaning your computer but still your computer is "usad-pagong" and encounter errors, I guess it is time for you to call for an expert. If you have computer genius friends, then seek for their help. If money bothers you, payment for service can be talk about. Well, that is the disadvantage of seeking for experts. You will pay them for their work. For you not to waste your money to experts, make your computer virus-free by always keeping your anti-virus software updated. To be safe is to be cautious!