Why is the Internet So Slow?

Why is the Internet So Slow?

This article is about the one question that we Americans ask so many times. The question is, why is our computers running so slow? We were the first to invent the internet and we also have the biggest sites like Google and Microsoft. So why is it that we rank 42 in the world standings. In this article John also has Susan Crawford explain why we have fallen back so much.

Every time I’m no the computer doing school work or just messing around, I get so frustrated that my computer won’t work. The topic of this article could affect not only me but everyone else. If the companies fixed the the problems stated in the article the internet would run much faster. John writes about how this all happened, “How? The 1996 Telecommunications Act—which was meant to foster competition—allowed cable companies and telecoms companies to simply divide markets and merge their way to monopoly, allowing them to charge customers higher and higher prices without the kind of investment in internet infrastructure, especially in next-generation fiber optic connections, that is ongoing in other countries. Fiber optic connections offer a particularly compelling example. While expensive to build, they offer faster and smoother connections than traditional copper wire connections. But Verizon stopped building out fiber optic infrastructure in 2010 — citing high costs — just as other countries were getting to work” (Aziz, John). If the companies would just fix things problems then the internet would be much faster and we will be much happier. I honestly like this topic and I agree with it. The internet is so slow these days and everyone is not happy.

The writer of this article, John, is very organized in his writing. This organization helps stay with the topic. John also writes about what others have to say which helps get a feel for anothers point of view.

Aziz, John. "Why Is American Internet So Slow?."     kellygallagher.org. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Mar. 2013.   <http://kellygallagher.org/resources/AoW%

“Reasons for a slow internet connection.” Photograph. TechsupportPro. n.p, n.d. Web. 24 March 2014. <http://pchelpplanet.com/why-is-my-internet-so-slow/reasons-for- a-slow-internet-connection/>

Conversations With Teenagers

This article is about teenagers and their communication with their parents. Kelly writes about different situations that parents are put through. Kelly also writes about the problems that occur when trying to have a conversation with their child.

This relates to me because my mom and I have the same issue. It becomes really hard when the screaming begins. I personally do not like when people yell at me, so I shut down. I storm off and hide. These days teenegers are a lot alike. People don’t really realize it when they do it. I’m not going to say bad things about my parents because they’re great, but it really is hard to talk to them. They just do not understand what I’m trying to say or they take it the wrong way. Another problem that my parents and I have is the awkward conversations. Teenegers just do not enjoy those conversations, so the walk off and ignore you. Kelly writes in her article about a mom trying to have a conversation in a different view point, “Uneeka Jay, a mom of five in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania, relies on humor and spontaneity. For instance, when her 15-year-old son Shawn comes to the kitchen for a snack, that might be the exact moment she asks him, "You ever have sex?" out of the blue."It's really weird," the high school freshman and basketball star said during a conversation at his family's home, although he admitted he doesn't feel as uncomfortable after the fact”(kelly). That is probably a great perception to have. Just cut up and have fun. Don’t make conversations awkward.

        The author of this article, Kelly, writes in a way to explain her topic well. She uses real life examples like, “Michelle Staruiala, a mom of three in Saskatchewan, Canada, follows the same advice with her three children, ages 13, 15 and 23."I don't judge or make them feel stupid when they have tough questions," she said. "We all know growing up isn't always easy”(Kelly). I think that this method is very helpful. Kelly gives an example and then explains it well. With these examples people can relate and know that they are not the only ones.

“Ten Tips for Parents on Talking to Teens About Sex.” Photograph. OWN. OWN,n.d. Web. 10 March 2014. <http://www.oprah.com/own-our-america-lisa-ling/Ten-Tips-for-Parents-on-Talking-to-Teens-About-Sex>

Wallace, Kelly. "OMG! Your Teen Actually talks to your?". CNN Living. Cable News Network, 27 Feb. 2014. Web. 6 Mar. 2014. <http://www.cnn.com/2014/02/19/living/talking-to-teens-communication- parents/index.html?hpt=hp_c4>.