Another Example of Crossing the Net Line

This morning, the NPR news site reported the death of a man whose name was mentioned on an online molester registry. It seems that a father of a 6 year old son murdered the registered molester just to prevent future molestation.

http://preview.tinyurl.com/yomt6b - NPR news report on the case

This tragic example brings to point other examples where names are mentioned online and others create judgement towards the person. In this case, the source of the information was a state registry. What about the cases where the source is not respectable? Even if the source was from a governmental agency, sometimes the accuracy of the information could be outdated or not relevant.

The purpose behind such registry is to educate and increase the awareness for parents and concerned citizens of registered child molesters living in neighborhood. The purpose is not to increase crimes against such molestor. The law is there to provide justice. Hopefully...

So what do you think?

My Respects for Ms. Bhutto

I was very sadden to read the reports about Former Pakistani Prime Minister, Benazir Bhutto's assasination. I am crosing the net line now to offer my respects and thoughts on her death. Ever since I recall, I thought she was a role model for women like me. Ms. Bhutto's not only represented a political celebrity, but she was a woman with honor, valor, and most of all, a woman who held her own despite all odds. She died representing her stance. My respects.

PS: I loved her look. I have a very old picture of me taken in Venise where I slightly resemble her. I was wearing a pink pashima to cover my head in the style she used to wear.

http://www.reuters.com/article/latestCrisis/idUSISL215052

Life without the Net - is that possible?

To answer to the above question....

The answer is ....... drumroll please.........

Yes ........ if you live in a cave or you are scuba diving all day long or (please suggest!)....

Almost every single reality, news, and talk show have a url or email mentioned some where during the show.

I used to get so annoyed but now it is the new digital norm where I am reading an interesting article and then at the very end, it refers me to finish reading the news on their website. This used to tick me off. (Hmmm... Newsweek...but they have somewhat improved...) What if I dont have net access?

According to the Pew Internet 2007 Study report, about 75% of people in the US do have access to the net. Manhattan Research only mentions 40% in their 2007 Cyber citizen report (Hmm... who are they interviewing?)

What do you think?

After the holidays...

It has been some time that I have written anything. Blame it on the holidays or just life taking its tolls. Whatever is the reason, I am back! Back writing at least for today.

During the past few days, I read a few news clip that demonstrate how the the communication mentioned on the Internet has caused major life events, even murders. For example, the racial crime in Long Island. The drama behind it was inspired by a bogus rape comment on a Myspace page. Now, as a result of this malicious comments, many lives are permanently changed forever. A murder, years in prison, a family without their son, a family suffering through racial injustice, ........ All these consequences as a result from a Myspace comment.

And you know what? The creator of that comment has not demonstrate remorse over his actions. Does this mean that online behavior is not a serious manner?

The reason I mentioned this on my blog is because it demonstrates that the 'net crosses the line from being only on cyberspace to having real life reprecusions.

I would like to know your thoughts on this topic.

http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5gE_6NLyUH0CWwWou8X0tHm46sHaAD8TK7BF00

Friday Night

Greetings from NYC!

Friday nights have always be held as "Let's go out" night for many people. This has remained the same before the technological age and presently. Regardless of it being 1968 or 2007, people still participate in the usual "friday night activites" like going to the movies or dinner out. Despite additional technological advances, I think friday night activities will remain the same.....

FYI - Upcoming show - Stay Tune

I will also be having a talk show on the same topic - Crossing the 'Net Line soon on Manhattan Neighborhood Network - ch. 56 on Time Warner on saturdays at noon. Taking advantage of technology, the show will be broadcasted on saturday at noon on www.mnn.org/viewers and click to channel 56.