Databases vs. Spreadsheets

A database contains an organized collections of information that is used for multiple purposes. They are used by computer Programers and Security Guards. I encounter databases everyday through search engines and libraries. Spreadsheets usually need mathematical formulas and equations in order to file the information. A database doesn't always need equations and formulas to work because sometimes it has nothing to do with math. Sometimes, it organizes books, food, or house cleaning supplies instead of numbers and dollar signs. But a spreadsheets usually deals with digits and is ideally found in Microsoft Excel.

Current events

Apple has postponed the international launch of the ipad due to high demand in the States. They have had to increase their inventory because of this demand. Apple says they didn't expect so many people to want their product. The first day ipad were released to the public 300,000 were sold. Many people have pre-ordered and Apple is working to meet all of these needs, but for now the ipad will not be released internationally until the end of May.


The story of romeo and Juliet is being "acted out" on twitter for the duration of five weeks. This is being created by the Royal Shakespeare Company and Mudlark a mobile entertainment company. The actors aren't using the common Shakespearian lingo rather they have modernized the lines and the scenes. They will be following a loose adaptation of the classic story-line in order to accomplish this. The entire story can be followed on suchsweetsorrow.com.

Without technology?

There isn't a piece of technology I can't live without. I enjoy my technological devices but I don't absolutely need them. But, if i had to pick one that I liked the most I would say my laptop because it gives me access to all of my music and my favorite blogs. For a month if I couldn't use the device I would read instead. HOWEVER, they wouldn't just be any ordinary books!! I would read witty books such as Dorian Gray (reading it right now! love it!) and other pieces of literature that get my thought process flowing. I could also go outside more (need that vitamin D) and frolic around with my family.

Before the laptop existed people probably didn't know so much about other people on other sides of the world. Also, homework was probably more difficult because people would have to use encyclopedias and newspapers in order to learn about the world. Back then people had to go out into record stores in order to find music and they could only get a hold of people in other parts of the world by mailing or calling them.

Laptops are definitely helpful because of there easy access to news, informations, and entertainment. But in the end I don't think I would miss mine that much because even though it gives me access to the world electronically I could physically explore the world instead.