Assuming, like most, my Internet experiences have been focused around work related projects. Corporation issued software that has Internet based applications. Personally, I do online banking, have purchased from e-bay, bought a Dell notebook, have communicated with friends via email and MSN, and Goggled topics of interest. Four weeks into our course; struggling, I was curious if the general population’s Internet habits and experiences mirrored my own.
First E-Bay Experience:
My wife (at the time), Linda came screaming out of Sam’s (son) room… “What have I Done? What Have I Done?”… Attempting to find scarce Pokémon figurines for Sam’s birthday, she took a shot at searching if there were any available for sale on the E-Bay site. Not knowing exactly how the auction worked, she clicked on the buy now radio button…Resulting in 250 Pokémon little men arriving at our house via China. By the way, nothing hurts more than walking on a Pokémon in the middle of the night while you are trying to sneak a snack from the refrigerator.
I hope that you find this assembly of facts and statistics as interesting to read as it was my interest in discovering them. But, if Statistic is not your cup of tea, please scroll down and read the new trend I discovered while waiting in the doctor’s office. At the very least, you should see how others percieve your physician's qualifications.
These statistics are accumulated on the Pew Internet & American Life Project via phone and online surveys. Canadian Statistics were not readily available.
Company’s Mission
“The basis of the reports are nationwide random digit dial telephone surveys as well as online surveys. This data collection is supplemented with research from government agencies, academia, and other expert venues; observations of what people do and how they behave when they are online; in-depth interviews with Internet users and Internet experts alike; and other efforts that try to examine individual and group behaviour.”
First E-Bay Experience:
My wife (at the time), Linda came screaming out of Sam’s (son) room… “What have I Done? What Have I Done?”… Attempting to find scarce Pokémon figurines for Sam’s birthday, she took a shot at searching if there were any available for sale on the E-Bay site. Not knowing exactly how the auction worked, she clicked on the buy now radio button…Resulting in 250 Pokémon little men arriving at our house via China. By the way, nothing hurts more than walking on a Pokémon in the middle of the night while you are trying to sneak a snack from the refrigerator.
I hope that you find this assembly of facts and statistics as interesting to read as it was my interest in discovering them. But, if Statistic is not your cup of tea, please scroll down and read the new trend I discovered while waiting in the doctor’s office. At the very least, you should see how others percieve your physician's qualifications.
These statistics are accumulated on the Pew Internet & American Life Project via phone and online surveys. Canadian Statistics were not readily available.
Company’s Mission
“The basis of the reports are nationwide random digit dial telephone surveys as well as online surveys. This data collection is supplemented with research from government agencies, academia, and other expert venues; observations of what people do and how they behave when they are online; in-depth interviews with Internet users and Internet experts alike; and other efforts that try to examine individual and group behaviour.”
· Wikipedia (2007) - daily 8% of the population access Wikipedia. Regardless of controversy of accuracy 50% of those who did consult the site had at least a college degree.
· Online Social Networking (2007) – 55% of online teens has created a personal profile on the internet website such as Facebook and MyPlace. They majority of them being teenage girls.
· Podcast (2004) – 12% of all internet users have downloaded a podcast to use at a later time. Research has indicated a decline in music downloading as a result of potential lawsuit imposed by the Recording Industry Association of America.
· Research (2006) – 87% of internet users has at one time used the internet to perform research on information.
· Information (2006) - Daily, 26 million Americans turn to the Internet for information on News.
· Banking (2006) – 63 million Americans perform Internet Banking.
· Wireless (2007) – 34% of Internet users log on to the Internet via wireless technology.
· Blogging (2005) – 7% of Internet users have created their own blog and 27% are blog readers.
· Health (2005) – 8 out of 10 internet users research the web for information on health related issue. Anything from diets, prescription medications, to physician and hospitals.
o Interesting local site where doctors are rated online.
o http://can.ratemds.com/filecache/SelectDoctor.jsp?sid=55
· Virus & Spyware targets (2006) – Internet users over the age of 65 are geographically the most vulnerable to internet attack. They are aware of the situation but do not take precautions to avoid intruders.
· Life Lessons (2006) – Estimated 60 Million Americans consult the Internet in assistance to make major life decisions.
· Spam / Phishing (2005) – After the implementation of the CAN-SPAM Act, 28% of Internet users with personal email accounts indicate that the instances of Spam has continued to rise; 21% of Internet users with email work accounts imply the same opinion.
· Work (2000) – 38 million fully employed workers have access to the Internet thought their organizations. (seems small even for the year 2000).
While waiting for my appointment in my Family Physician’s waiting room, I stumble upon this tidbit of information about a new Internet trend that has been surfacing in Europe and the United States. Does anyone else find that their senses have been heightened towards technology as a result of the MIS course? The short article’s headline stated, “Stay-at-home-Sympathies”. It continued to indicate that “Technically Savvy Funeral Homes” are web-broadcasting funerals via the internet for family and friend who are unable to attend in person. See attached…
Funerals held at Karrakatta Cemetery and Pinnaroo Valley Memorial Park can now be viewed over the Internet. Click below for the following webcasting links:
Using the latest video streaming technology, the Metropolitan Cemeteries Board’s new Funeral Webcasting service brings people together. When mourners cannot attend in person – due to distance, illness or other constraints - they can view the funeral ceremony over the Internet as it happens or for up to 30 days after.
A webcast can be arranged at the time of need, or as part of a pre-paid funeral plan.
Several options are available:
Live webcast
Recording in DVD or VHS
Live webcast + access to a recording on the MCB website for 30 days
Webcast package: Live webcast + VHS or DVD recording + Access to a recording on the MCB website for 30 days + a Memories e-ternal companion online memorial
A Funeral Webcast can be arranged through your funeral director at the time of need, or can be requested as part of a Pre-paid Funeral Package.
Makes me wonder what the next technology advancement will be….Will Funeral homes install wireless, Bluetooth technology within the caskets enabling family member to communicate into the afterlife? Hahahaha
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