Mini-project ‘We Media’

During the course we discussed and learnt a  lot of new things which were connected with NIT’s. In my opinion the most interesting topics or , at least, which attracted my attention are the topics about participatory journslism and “We media”.

What I found interesting about these topics is that we should realize that we live in the process of globalization when the whole world is able to ‘talk’ to each other. To be democratic and to express your thoughts and not be afraid of someone or that you are responsible for you words.

But all these facts which were mentioned before relates only to interent part of life. In reality the picture of a democratic society is still a little bit different. People cannot simply say what on their minds. Due to NIT’s they can express their thoughts online, using forums, chats etc.

“Participatory journalism is a bottom-up, emergent phenomenon in which there is little or no editorial oversight or formal journalistic workflow dictating the decisions of a staff”.

Having read a lot of pages about “We Media” I came to the conclusion that the main point of participatory journalism and We Media by itself is technical progress. The human society in the sphere of technical sources like: internet, TV and other stuff is making a huge progress.

In fact, we came to the time when everyone can be a journalist or at least everyone is able  to contribute(of course if you have internet) to the media by making a comment. Isn’t it amazing?))

The perfect age to become pregnant

American scientitsts found out that the perfect age for woman to give a birth is 33 or 34. In our society it is not acceptable because this age is supposed to be a kind of ‘old’ age for women. She is not fresh and too mature.

I do not agree with those statements. I think this age is really perfect. When you are mature, you have a stable work, you can earn money and can be independant from men.

Our society must change these conservative stereotypes that it’s better to have baby when you are 20!((

Surveillance Society

My personal attitude to Surveillance and that we live in  time when everytime you are watched by someone is not negative- I can say even it’s more good than bad.

Why not? I guess everything is done in order to protect or, at least, to be aware of a danger. Just don’t think about it too deeply, like: “Oh my God! I can’t do some things because someone in the goverment will see it”. That’s stupid.  There is no reason for someone to do it on purpose- I mean there is no personal interest.

Just live you lives people! relax and take it easy;-)

Is there something I can do that will help you keep up with regular posting on your weblog?

One of the reason why it is impossible to write new articles regulary on our weblogs is that we are so busy. We have a lot of courses and a lot projects must be finished by the particular time. However, I understand that it is not the excuse and in order to get a good grade we have to post regulary.

Probaly you will remind us each class how it is important to keep up with regular posting and that our grade will depend on the quantity and the quality of our writing on the weblogs.  I guess it will help. Thanxs!

think out loud

To tell the truth I’m not so interested in computers and everything which is connected with NIT’s. I prefer doing things that relate more to social life- like, communicating with people( face-to-face)  attend fashion parties, travelling around the world.

I told that I’m not interested in computers but it doesn’t mean that I hate or don’t like it. It is obvious it is impossible to avoid contacting with computers. Usually I spend 4 hours a day- sitting in front of my monitor and doing different things- writings project or using internet and so on.

Before NIT course I didn’t hear about weblogs. I found that using this new stuff is interesting and really useful. You can express yourself by creating your weblog in your personal style and let other people see your ‘world’. In addition, you don’t have to be aware or to be a really smart in computers in order to use the weblog system. It is quite easy and affordable.

Experience of editing other’s wiki

I think that  Wiki gives us opportunity to express our thoughts without the fear of being caught..You even feel a kind of power when you comment on someone’s article because you can write whatever you want

But when you look at comments which were posted according to your article, esp. if the comments are negative- I really don’t like it. Because your wiki is supposed to be yours…and you are the owner and when someone disturbs your territory- who will like? it’s a human nature- to be selfish!))

Moscow

Usually people who do not live in Moscow are afraid of visiting this city because there is a stereotype that citizens of Moscow are absolutely unfriendly and the weather is awful! I totally disagree with such statements.

Almost all my relatives live in this amazing city. People are probably not so friendly like in United States but they are real and do not try to express their faces with artificial smiles.

Concerning the weather…Well…It’s different from Almaty- sunny weather but, in general, the weather there is nice. Everyday is unpredictable. The life is so fast, exiting there. A lot of people surround you…

If you prefer “crazy-schedule-life” Moscow is definitely

Group’s wiki

Well…Our group consists of three people Me, Dina and Murat…we had been thinking about the topic of our project for a long time…We wanted to find out smth which will be interesting and worthy. Finally, we came to the conclusion that love issue causes huge human interest and it doesn’t matter how old you are.

But the problem was that love and technology are not the same things…and how can it be related? But later we realized that sites where people meet each other are so popular nowadays! So we decided to dedicate our projetc to LoveSites.

I like my group because the guys are really responsible and have the desire to explore this area. We dacided to do everything only by face-to-face contact.  

Women: Five Men You Should Avoid Dating

mainlogo.jpgWell…I thought that all men are pretty predictable and the way they think is so simple that it will not be a great problem to controll and possess a guy) But….My recent experience showed me absolutely different picture! I met some guys who were so smart, too witty. To tell the truth I didn’t like it at all.

I found this article. I guess it will really help you girls):

The Mamma’s Boy
This guy probably lives with his mother, if not close enough for her to pop in for tea (every night). She will have helped him pick out his decor and there will be photos of her all over his apartment. He goes for Sunday dinner and has several cartons of homemade meals in the refrigerator that mom made for him.
Why you should stay away: You will never live up to his mother and although he will love and cherish you forever he will take his mother’s side every time.

How to get rid of him: Tell him you don’t like his mother.


The Body Builder
This guy will have photos of himself on every available space, along with his own home gym (even though he has a life time membership at the swanky one in town). He has all the latest gadgets and home entertainment systems.

Why you should stay away: You will never see him as he is always down at the gym. He will spend more time in the bathroom then you. He collects trophies and likes one hanging off his arm.

How to get rid of him: Tell him to give up the gym for you.


The Womanizer
This guy will treat you like a princess and is the perfect lover. He dresses well and is out to impress and impress he will (every woman he comes in contact with). He will, of course, have trouble remembering your name, with all the women he has on the go.

Why You should stay away: His excuses for not showing up are getting more pathetic. You will have to compete with his phone as he has so many calls to return and text messages to answer.

How to get rid of him: Tell him, “I use to be a man.”


The Workaholic
This man is going places, but will he be taking you with him? He is smartly dressed, has great taste in decor and eats at the finest restaurants. However, his work will always come first.

Why you should stay away: You have to make an appointment to see him. He will take you to elegant dinner parties then leave you with strangers while he talks shop.

How to get rid of him: Tell him, “I’m taking a year off to travel. Do you want to come?”


Your College Lecturer
He is probably older than you, more worldly and gets you a good grade.

Why you should stay away: If anyone found out about you, they would say you slept your way to better grades. Plus, he would lose his job and possibly his teaching position.

How to get rid of him: Tell him somebody is blackmailing you and if you don’t stop seeing him, they are going to report you.

Of course, there are exceptions. For example, if “the body builder” knows how to give you the same type of attention he gives his body then this could potentially be a good thing (as long as you can handle other women trying to pick up on him). And if you are a workaholic that has no plans of changing then being in a relationship with another workaholic will allow the two of you to focus more on your careers while hopefully having some focus left for each other. If “mamma’s boy” mom loves you and you can get the same focus from the man as his mom gives then just maybe… it’s a stretch. Remember, it’s doubtful any of these men will change so it’s best not to try and change them.

A good approach to take in wanting out of one of these relationships is to be honest. This may gain more respect. Tell “mamma’s boy” that he’s too focused on his mom. Tell the womanizer that you only have room in your life for a man that only has room for you. It’s doubtful that they’ll change, but at least they’ll know the real reason you don’t want to pursue a relationship.

My Community: Dance club

One community I am part of is the group of people who adore dancing. I can’t say that now I have a particular role in this community. Because I stopped dancing 3 years ago. But still I attend special clubs with particular people where we dance and really have fun!

However, 3 years ago I danced in the popular dance band, called “Todes” and there my role was significant. I danced in the first line, at the center…So, I was a kind of leader) 4 times a week we had 2 hours of rehearsal. Every week all young people who danced in our band passed a kind of exam. It was really hard! Each month we had concerts.

Dancing is my passion so I definately get a lot of benefits from being part of the Dance community. But these benefits are not countable, I mean I do not contribute or I don’t get money from this business. The benefit I’m talking about is moral satisfaction.