Jamie Van Meveren's CIS 170 blog

Web 2.0 allows me to access content created directly by my peers. I can get opinions from any side of an argument. I can find new content live as it is created. It takes us away from being trapped at a local perspective and gives us a more global gaze. It gives me a more direct link to everyone, and makes one feel as if they can make an impact no matter their ability. Web 2.0 allows the common citizen to share their experiences, ranging from the low importance of a coffee picture to the urgency of reporting of an accident the second it happens. Web 2.0 allows me personally the beautiful opportunity to have a living portfolio. I can get feedback on my works immediately, update it on a whim, and communicate with potential customers regardless of my own (currently lacking) coding ability. I also frequently use parts of web 2.0 to keep track of what is happening in the lives of my family. It helps me stay connected and aware of what they are doing even when I can’t dedicate the two h

I'm a proud future cat lady, currently Mother of 2 four-legged beasts. A year working at Wal-mart convinced me that I'd like to never work in retail again, so I went back to school at age 20. I once listened to the same 2 minute song on repeat for 12 hrs, and I focus on silly things very easily.  Ask me about the ecological effect of outdoor cats or how to meal prep on a tight budget and I'll talk for hours. I like to grab furniture off of the curb on garbage days and restore it. If you eat a whole bag of dutch crunch salt and vinegar chips in one sitting your tongue will peel. I used to live in a basement and found 38 spiders in less than 30 minutes along one wall.  I live to eat and my boyfriend and I often go on vacations to just eat good food. If I'm missing in class this semester assume I'm out sick because I destroyed my stomach with good food.