Africans and African Americans Divided is based upon a number of papers written by the author as part of a research study for his M.A. in Computers and Technology in Education. This research looked specifically at the connections between economics and use of technology and their associated implications. The author’s findings showed that the vast majority of middle and upper income populations (generally white) in the general population have access to and regularly use computers and the internet while lower income populations (specifically African and African American Males) lagged very far behind.
While many of us haves may see technology as a luxury for those that can afford it, technology has become deeply embedded into our everyday life. We research products in order to find the best deal using the internet; we search and apply for jobs online; we study for degrees online, and teachers commonly post assignments or extra help on a website for their students. Few high schools, let alone universities and colleges, allow students to hand in hand written assignments. Can you even imagine handing in a hand written resume to a job? Not having access to this technology definitely puts the individual at a distinct disadvantage.
Africans and African Americans Divided not only looks at the specific issues involved in these considerations but also looks to potential solutions. There are a variety of charities and organizations that do some very good work. However, donations and other forms of support could help improve the viability of these options. Africans and African Americans Divided is an important resource that should be found in every community, high school, and resource center library.
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Greg Dameron was raised by a single mother. He never knew his father. In fact, he never knew any family apart from his mother. She was very adamant that the two of them were the only family they had, or needed.
Years later, after the death of his mother, Greg begins to learn the truth about his extended family. In the small town of Lost Haven, the name of Dameron means power and money. The Damerons are treated like royalty. They own nearly everything in the area.
But behind this power is a secret. A family secret. Maybe Greg’s mother had a very good reason for staying well away from these people.
Bad Paths is an entertaining read. I like the premise. It is one of those stories that you start out only going to read a chapter, then you find that you’ve read 100 pages, so you continue because you want to know what’s going to happen.
Three years ago, Dr. Adam George unearthed a hominid lower jaw fragment that dated to 3.5 million years old. Ever since, he’s been hoping to find something even better. The task seems impossible.
Yet, with only a few hours before he’s set to quit for the season, the crew comes upon something strange. The object appears metallic but that’s not possible, the excavation is taking place below the level where the 3.5 million year old find was discovered. Moreover, the object appears to be imbedded into the surrounding bedrock so there is no evidence of disturbance.
In utmost secrecy, the object is brought back from Africa to the United States where the professor begins his analysis. The answers are mind boggling. The item is indeed metallic but of an unknown substance, a material that seems to become translucent when exposed to sunlight.
I really liked the overall concept and the presentation of this story. There were a couple of places where I would have liked a bit more detail or where the action was a little too sudden. Still, definitely worth picking up.
In Danny and Life on Bluff Point: The Conflict, conflict and change are definitely the key words. Life at Bluff Point has always been fairly peaceful. The people are normally friendly. Danny has lots of friends and family around. Everyone feels like part of the community.
Unfortunately, even in Bluff Point, times are changing. Danny is getting older and he’s able to do a lot more on the farm. He has a lot more responsibility now. His oldest sister Ruthie is preparing to go to high school this fall so she’ll be living in town during the week. Soon enough, Danny will have to make the same decision.
It’s been 30 years since the Civil War but in this installment Danny finds out that not everyone has let those old feelings settle. A man by the name of Mr. Overhouser has moved into the community from the South. Without even getting to know the man, people immediately start taking sides about if he should be welcomed or not. Doing the right thing isn’t always easy and sometimes it takes something really bad before people stop and think about what they are doing.
I first met Grandma, Alyssa, and Domino in Through the Rug. In this first book, Alyssa was dreading spending a weekend with her Grandma. Alyssa was sure that she’d be bored. She shouldn’t have worried though. Grandma had been taking some special cooking classes where she learned to cook up a little magic. This was how they found out about Wishville, a magical place where wishes come true.
In Follow That Dog, Alyssa’s attitude has completely changed. She doesn’t want to go home yet, she wants to spend more time with Grandma. Then, all out chaos breaks out. That dogcatcher is after Domino again. Then, when Domino escapes into the rug to Wishville, the dogcatcher follows him. Grandma and Alyssa have to save him but they’ve already got their hands full with a bank robber who happened upon their secret.
Same great characters as the first story and a lot more adventure.
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Africans and African Americans Divided: The Male-Female African and African American Digital Divide by Ron Farris
Dr. Tami Brady, May 30, 2008
Africans and African Americans Divided is based upon a number of papers written by the author as part of a research study for his M.A. in Computers and Technology in Education. This research looked specifically at the connections between economics and use of technology and their associated implications. The author’s findings showed that the vast majority of middle and upper income populations (generally white) in the general population have access to and regularly use computers and the internet while lower income populations (specifically African and African American Males) lagged very far behind.While many of us haves may see technology as a luxury for those that can afford it, technology has become deeply embedded into our everyday life. We research products in order to find the best deal using the internet; we search and apply for jobs online; we study for degrees online, and teachers commonly post assignments or extra help on a website for their students. Few high schools, let alone universities and colleges, allow students to hand in hand written assignments. Can you even imagine handing in a hand written resume to a job? Not having access to this technology definitely puts the individual at a distinct disadvantage.
Africans and African Americans Divided not only looks at the specific issues involved in these considerations but also looks to potential solutions. There are a variety of charities and organizations that do some very good work. However, donations and other forms of support could help improve the viability of these options. Africans and African Americans Divided is an important resource that should be found in every community, high school, and resource center library.
(2 of 2 readers found this comment helpful)
Bad Paths by Justin Behrens
Dr. Tami Brady, May 3, 2008
Greg Dameron was raised by a single mother. He never knew his father. In fact, he never knew any family apart from his mother. She was very adamant that the two of them were the only family they had, or needed.Years later, after the death of his mother, Greg begins to learn the truth about his extended family. In the small town of Lost Haven, the name of Dameron means power and money. The Damerons are treated like royalty. They own nearly everything in the area.
But behind this power is a secret. A family secret. Maybe Greg’s mother had a very good reason for staying well away from these people.
Bad Paths is an entertaining read. I like the premise. It is one of those stories that you start out only going to read a chapter, then you find that you’ve read 100 pages, so you continue because you want to know what’s going to happen.
The Crystal Pyramid by B. Howard
Dr. Tami Brady, April 24, 2008
Three years ago, Dr. Adam George unearthed a hominid lower jaw fragment that dated to 3.5 million years old. Ever since, he’s been hoping to find something even better. The task seems impossible.Yet, with only a few hours before he’s set to quit for the season, the crew comes upon something strange. The object appears metallic but that’s not possible, the excavation is taking place below the level where the 3.5 million year old find was discovered. Moreover, the object appears to be imbedded into the surrounding bedrock so there is no evidence of disturbance.
In utmost secrecy, the object is brought back from Africa to the United States where the professor begins his analysis. The answers are mind boggling. The item is indeed metallic but of an unknown substance, a material that seems to become translucent when exposed to sunlight.
I really liked the overall concept and the presentation of this story. There were a couple of places where I would have liked a bit more detail or where the action was a little too sudden. Still, definitely worth picking up.
Danny and Life on Bluff Point: The Conflict: Book Six in the Danny and Life on Bluff Point Series by Mary Ellen Lee
Dr. Tami Brady, April 19, 2008
In Danny and Life on Bluff Point: The Conflict, conflict and change are definitely the key words. Life at Bluff Point has always been fairly peaceful. The people are normally friendly. Danny has lots of friends and family around. Everyone feels like part of the community.Unfortunately, even in Bluff Point, times are changing. Danny is getting older and he’s able to do a lot more on the farm. He has a lot more responsibility now. His oldest sister Ruthie is preparing to go to high school this fall so she’ll be living in town during the week. Soon enough, Danny will have to make the same decision.
It’s been 30 years since the Civil War but in this installment Danny finds out that not everyone has let those old feelings settle. A man by the name of Mr. Overhouser has moved into the community from the South. Without even getting to know the man, people immediately start taking sides about if he should be welcomed or not. Doing the right thing isn’t always easy and sometimes it takes something really bad before people stop and think about what they are doing.
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I first met Grandma, Alyssa, and Domino in Through the Rug. In this first book, Alyssa was dreading spending a weekend with her Grandma. Alyssa was sure that she’d be bored. She shouldn’t have worried though. Grandma had been taking some special cooking classes where she learned to cook up a little magic. This was how they found out about Wishville, a magical place where wishes come true.In Follow That Dog, Alyssa’s attitude has completely changed. She doesn’t want to go home yet, she wants to spend more time with Grandma. Then, all out chaos breaks out. That dogcatcher is after Domino again. Then, when Domino escapes into the rug to Wishville, the dogcatcher follows him. Grandma and Alyssa have to save him but they’ve already got their hands full with a bank robber who happened upon their secret.
Same great characters as the first story and a lot more adventure.