New 'Bash' computer bug may be worse than 'Heartbleed' Summary
This article brings attention to a new computer bug affecting operating systems such as Linux and Mac OS X. 'Bash' or also known as 'Shellshock' is a new piece of software used to control command prompts on numerous Unix computers. Hackers are able to exploit Bash to take complete control of any wanted computer. People are rating this bug as a 10 for severity, allowing it to be manipulated very easily by any hacker. This article also mentions another bug known as 'Heartbleed' which came about in April. This bug allowed hackers to spy on computers but not gain complete control of them. 'Bash' is now more viral and devastating than 'Heartbleed'. Yes the lead of the article is effective because it warns everyone about a new computer virus so they can save people from a lot of computer problems in the future. Tod Beardsley had this to say in the article; "Using this vulnerability, attackers can potentially take over the operating system, access confidential information, make changes, et cetera, anybody with systems using Bash needs to deploy the patch immediately." This gives the consumers of these exploited computers information on just how dangerous the new virus is. The ending of this article is more informative than exciting, but this is a good thing because it provides people with the information need to treat 'Bash'.
Link: http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/new-bash-computer-bug-may-be-worse-than-heartbleed-1.2777514
Arsenal out of League Cup, Liverpool advance Summary
This article is a recap of the games of the EPL League Cup that happened on September 23, 2014. Throughout the article it discusses the results of each game played on Tuesday, for example; Liverpool beat Middlesbrough 14-13 in a marathon penalty shootout. The League Cup has just finished the third round of the tournament. Most soccer games usually end with a score of something like 2-0 or 3-1, needless to say there not the highest scoring games regularly. So far a game to be tied 2-2, then go into a shootout that ended 14-13 is incredible, that's why this lead is so effective. For any fan of the EPL or even Liverpool's soccer team in general, a hook like that would catch your interest ten times out of ten. A great quote in this article is said by Brendan Rodgers, Liverpool's team manager, that says; "We gave away poor goals, to be honest. At the moment, we are making too many mistakes but I can't fault the character and the mentality of the players. Congratulations to Middlesbrough, I thought they were excellent. but it's great for us to get through." This quote caught my attention because it's always great to see a team manager address another team with respect, which shows great sportsmanship. The article ends with the final game results from Tuesday informing all fans how their team is doing within the tournament.
Link: http://stats.cbc.ca/ifb/story.asp?i=20140923171633645667208&ref=hea&tm=&src=EPL
ISIS beheading videos' masked man identified, FBI says Summary
This article is about the identity of the masked man in ISIS beheading videos being identified. Lately very gruesome videos have been published by ISIS that show the beheading of two American journalists and a British aid worker. The videos didn't show the actual beheading but its not hard to piece together the facts. The lead in this article is very gripping because its very valuable information that almost anyone who have been keeping an eye on what has been happening in our world lately concerning ISIS. There are no direct quotes in this article but there is a video which gives a little bit more information on the article in general. The article itself isn't very long, but the ending still gives readers information about the videos' released and how ISIS is affecting the world today.
Link: http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/isis-beheading-videos-masked-man-identified-fbi-says-1.2777970
Thursday 25 September 2014
Monday 15 September 2014
Reflection Entry #1 - First Newspapers
The newspapers of today are very different from the newspapers from the past due to many reasons. First of all one of the biggest changes is the look of the newspaper. The look of the newspapers back then were very bland, with little to no color or pictures. Today our newspapers are made to catch the eyes of the readers on paper and online. Back then there still were some pictures but still they were only in black and white. With today's technology we can post and edit the size, color and the effects of a picture such as shadow, shading etc. Another big difference is how we read the news now. Back then it would have just been on paper, but now we have so many more ways to access news via paper, online, social media, and even on tablets and smartphones.
I don't believe that the government should have that kind of control on the news today. I believe that people deserve to have the right to know what is going on in the world they live in. Just because the somebody finds out some information on something secret that the government is trying to keep on the down low, doesn't mean we don't have the right to know what is going on. If the information is fake then the government should step out and address the media on the fake news. The government shouldn't be able to keep us all in the dark on important events that take place.
I believe that this comparison was made between the interactive journalism and the internet because of how much of an influence the internet is on the way we live today. Everyday millions of people use social media worldwide spreading news and information to people they might not even know. Back then this was basically the same thing as social media, the only thing that was different was that back then everyone would have to read it then write their own comments and pass it on to another and another. Today you can instantly read news on any topic at the same time as thousands of others and post your comments on articles, videos, and websites in a matter of seconds after publishing. I am not surprised that this comparison was made because it is a very easy way to show how social media and commenting have developed over the years.
Many of the newspapers are critical to businesses and the government today because of how they feel about the information given or the product the receive. Many people now write reviews of products they have recently purchased, and they have the right to be honest about their experiences with it. If I was doing a review, I wouldn't say I had a good experience with the business and/or product if I had a horrible experience. I was actually very surprised that the first Canadian newspaper was written in Halifax because it belongs to one of the smaller provinces of Canada, which is Nova Scotia. If I had to guess on an area that I thought would've been the first place to publish a newspaper, I would've guessed Ontario or Alberta because they are the more populated and larger provinces in Canada, with more events and news to cover on a daily bases.
I don't believe that the government should have that kind of control on the news today. I believe that people deserve to have the right to know what is going on in the world they live in. Just because the somebody finds out some information on something secret that the government is trying to keep on the down low, doesn't mean we don't have the right to know what is going on. If the information is fake then the government should step out and address the media on the fake news. The government shouldn't be able to keep us all in the dark on important events that take place.
I believe that this comparison was made between the interactive journalism and the internet because of how much of an influence the internet is on the way we live today. Everyday millions of people use social media worldwide spreading news and information to people they might not even know. Back then this was basically the same thing as social media, the only thing that was different was that back then everyone would have to read it then write their own comments and pass it on to another and another. Today you can instantly read news on any topic at the same time as thousands of others and post your comments on articles, videos, and websites in a matter of seconds after publishing. I am not surprised that this comparison was made because it is a very easy way to show how social media and commenting have developed over the years.
Many of the newspapers are critical to businesses and the government today because of how they feel about the information given or the product the receive. Many people now write reviews of products they have recently purchased, and they have the right to be honest about their experiences with it. If I was doing a review, I wouldn't say I had a good experience with the business and/or product if I had a horrible experience. I was actually very surprised that the first Canadian newspaper was written in Halifax because it belongs to one of the smaller provinces of Canada, which is Nova Scotia. If I had to guess on an area that I thought would've been the first place to publish a newspaper, I would've guessed Ontario or Alberta because they are the more populated and larger provinces in Canada, with more events and news to cover on a daily bases.
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