Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Question: What does Castells mean when he suggests that the "Network is the Message" in the prologue of his text?

Castell was making two points, 1). Networks have extraordinary advantages as organizing tools because of their inherent flexibility and adaptability, critical features in order to survive and prosper in a fast-changing enviroment. In today's enviroment it would be virtually impossible for organizations and companies and individuals to conduct business effectively without networks. 2). The medium is the message which means the conduit is as important as the message.
1. How is the Internet culture characterized?

2. How does the virtual communitarian add social deminsion to technology sharing?

3. Explain the difference between "hackers and crackers"

CLASS PROJECT







Roscoe is Senior Vice President and AGM for Hollywood Casino Aurora. He is responsible for overseeing the day to day operations of the casino. In addition, he is responsible for developing and managing strategic relationships with the business community. Greene aslso, serves on the senior leadership team that sets the overall strategy and directions for the property.

Prior to joining Penn National Gaming's Hollywood Casino, Greene served as Senior Vice President and General Manager for Bally's Casino in New Orleans La, and in Las Vegas Nevada.

Mr. Greene holds a distinguished record of community service. Currently he serves as President of the Quad County African American Chamber of Commerce and is Vice President of the Illinois Casino Gaming Association. In addition, he serves on serveral other boards in the Quad County area.

An ordianed minister, Greene hosted a very prominent radio and television broadcast in Las Vegas Nevada for a number of years.









Monday, January 26, 2009