Author: Pamela Chiacchiaro

I was at the library the other day checking out some books (yes, real physical books that are printed on paper with ink) and it was like a massive wave of confusion washed over me when I realized: Where are all of the librarians?  I soaked in the view of where the counters and employees once stood, now replaced by several machines and touch-screens.  As I stepped up to one of the check-out machines, I was prompted to scan my library card by an automated voice instead of a friendly librarian. I do not comprehend the whole concept of the seemingly increasing popularity of self-checkout methods.  These…

She already dominated the pop world, but now with over 51 million fans on Facebook and 24 million Twitter followers, Lady Gaga plans to conquer the social media world with her very own site. The plan is to round up all of her fans and unite them under one roof, a separate social media site deemed properly, “Little Monsters.”  Here, fans are able to connect with one another and share all things Gaga related, as well as share their own pictures and videos. According to developers, Little Monsters resembles Pinterest and Reddit, allowing users to scroll through picture tiles, post and repost images…

Do you often feel the sudden urge to text someone?  Do you use texting as your means of communication as opposed to actually calling someone?  Does the thought of leaving your phone at home and not being able to text someone frighten you? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, then you might be addicted to texting. According to lawmakers, texting is becoming a serious problem not only behind the wheel, but while walking.  Many states have already passed laws banning texting while driving, but recently New Jersey passed a law making it illegal to text while walking.  An $85 fine will…