As we all may know Korea is mostly a conservative country that takes really slow steps towards equality. This week the LGBTQ+ community in Korea faces one of its biggest challenges. A cluster of coronavirus cases connected to clubs frequented by South Korea’s gay community has sparked an outpouring of hate speech towards the country’s already-embattled LGBTQ population. More than 100 cases have been linked to nightlife venues in the South Korean capital, and on Saturday, Seoul ordered all clubs and bars to temporarily close. The rise in cases has raised a huge red flag in South Korea, which was among the first countries outside of China to deal with a large-scale coronavirus outbreak. In recent weeks, however, authorities had begun loosening restrictions as case numbers fell. The suggestion that the outbreak is linked to the city’s gay scene has sparked a huge backlash against the LGBTQ community, including the 29-year-old man believed to be at the center of the cluster. Local media has emphasized his sexual orientation and reported that the clubs he visited are gay venues, although the venues do not openly describe themselves as such on their official websites or social media accounts. This negative media portrayal is affecting heavily the community.
This also sparks other fears, since the portrayal inflicts anger and hatred towards the community tracking infected people may become even harder. That reaction could make contact tracing harder, with people afraid to be associated with the LGBTQ community and having their sexuality outed. People have even been giving false information just to protect themselves, this has made the government use other alternatives to track them. Using phone signal tower records, the city found that 10,905 people were in the vicinity of the clubs in the nightlife suburb of Itaewon between April 24 and May 6. Authorities have texted them all, saying they should get tested. Officials have also used credit cards to track almost 500 people, who have been asked to get tested and self-quarantine. The number of people who had been tested had nearly doubled between Sunday and Monday, after authorities began offering anonymous tests, which help people get tested without having to expose their sexuality.
It is important for people to feel safe with their sexuality and Korea has not provided that, the media has outed and putted at danger several people. This even puts their jobs and relationships at risk. South Korean authorities have urged the public not to target individuals or specific communities. Kwon said it was important to protect the personal information of those infected, and South Korean authorities have warned that leaking personal information of Covid-19 patients could also be a criminal offense. This are some good steps at-least but it is still very worrisome. South Korea has no comprehensive anti-discrimination laws to protect LGBTQ South Koreans, and compared to nearby democracies such as Japan and Taiwan, the country is less accepting of same-sex couples. It is to the point where LGBTQ soldiers serving in South Korea’s military face abuse and discrimination.
It is important to stop the hate and give more protection to the LGBTQ+ community now more than ever.
Today in class I presented my group project about 3D Printing. I was excited to learn more about it since I know how vital it has become in our society. Recently we have seen the great impact that this technology has in the creation of masks for essential workers around the globe fighting the virus. We also learnt about how it is a great tool for medicine and diverse prototypes. In the other hand we saw beautiful works of art that can be created from it like jewelry and clothes. I never would have imagined that it could be so versatile and useful, the possibilities are truly endless. 3D Printing has changed the world for the better and I hope in the future it becomes even more accesible so more people can benefit from it. I am really happy I picked it because I genuinely learnt. I am also quite thankful that my classmates were really good to work with too and made the project something manageable. My part in the group was to research about experts in Puerto Rico and globally, it felt really fitting for me. The only thing I regret is not being able to fully show the class everything we had searched for because of the time requirement. So feel free to learn more and fully see our full research and understanding of the topic.
As some of you may know I started this blog thanks to my Inf 103 class, which required it. Today I officially ended the class so I’ll be giving my honest review of it and talking about things we have done and learnt. I took this class because a friend recommended it and because it is a requirement for my class. Even though at times I got frustrated with the class or with the things we had to do, I absolutely think it was necessary and helpful for me. I personally would say I enjoyed the class very much and I learnt a lot of new things.
Our Profesor, Antonio Vantaggiato was very respectful, knowledgeable, calm, enthusiastic and understanding during our semester which I appreciated. I have to recognize that this semester was gravely affected because of the pandemic but our profesor made a smooth transition to virtual classes. This was one of the classes which I felt like I was learning normally and that my money was well spent. I appreciated that he didn’t always do zoom classes too because it gave me a sense of space and liberty to work around with the difficult time. The pandemic didn’t stop us from learning and creating. One of my favorite things I learnt during the semester was about security in the internet because it’s not talked about enough of the dangers our personal information face and coding. Coding has been always an interest I had because it seemed so complicated and interesting so it was a very pleasant surprise that we actually did it and learned. It was a kinda difficult task but I learnt and enjoyed it. As for me I think I did a pretty good job in the class, I liked that I was writing a lot more and think I did my homework and projects very well. For me the pandemic hit hard and I feel lowkey very proud that I finished the semester well. The only thing I would change of this class is that I would have enjoyed if the students were a bit more interactive in the class and participated more because at times I think the class needed it, otherwise than that everything was good. I will be recommending this class to other students.
Almost one year ago I was packing my bags with my best friend to head to New York and see the Speak Yourself World Tour. I can’t believe how much things have changed since then. We decided to go last minute (like a month before the concert) and for how late we decided to go I would say we got amazing tickets. Needles to say it was an experience that changed my life. We laughed so much, cried ande grew up in that trip. I swear it must sound really dramatic but it’s 100% the truth.
It all started in 12th grade last morning period…math. My friend and I dislike HEAVILY math, we really don’t care about it and the teacher was an absolute nightmare. So all we did was talk during that class and during that particular day we were talking about how amazing it would be if we went to the BTS tour. We talked about how the timing was perfect because we would have finished school by them, we talked outfits and transportation to the point we were beyond excited. That day after school I jokingly asked my parents for permission and to my surprise they said yes. I ran to call my friend the news and he could not believe it. After a few talks with his and my parents agreed, since we has no interest on going to prom or our senior trip that would be our gift. My mom and sister would accompany us too since we could not go alone and they are both big bts fans. I planned the whole trip which surprises me to this day, I made a lot of great choices on transportation and our AirBnb and some not great ones on how far things were (That’s a story for another time haha)
That time on the trip and the planning was the best time of my life no lies and it made my relationship with my best friend even more close and special. We bought our outfits beforehand and our armybombs too. We bought our clear backpacks for the venue and fantasied about the day. The plane rides wear crazy and the trains were a nightmare but our “home” in New York was heaven and when the actual concert happened it felt unreal. BTS concerts are at another level. I cried just when I saw the stage and the atmosphere was something I have never felt before. I have never felt so genuinely happy, carefree and safe. BTS outdid themselves, they really give their all. They sound even better and out of this world than in the actual cds. The dancing is impeccable and the vcrs are beautiful. They all tried they’re best to interact with the crowd and made sure everyone had a great time. Hoseok really shook me that day, he is so beyond amazing in person so vivid in person. Jungkook cried that day and I cried with him because my heart broke. It was really the best day of my entire life and I hope every army gets the chance to experience it.
Hey guys! This is the last part of the tag, I hope everyone had fun and found it as interesting as me. Funny story a few days ago me and my friends made a zoom call and played the tag and we laughed a lot.
Anyways here we go!
Love, marry, ditch three members of your bias group?
Love- Jimin
Marry-Jimin
Ditch- No one 😔
A place you want to take you and your bias to?
I would take my bias to my favorite museum.
Ballads, or up-beat songs?
Up- beat song 1000%
Put your ipod/phone songs on shuffle. The first song is the song you and your bias is going to get married to.
The first one that came on was RETRO FUTURE by Triple H
What’s the first kpop related you see when you look to your left?
My key chain
What would you do if you could have your bias for 1 month?
I would try to be friends with them and genuinely get to know them.
If your favorite group came on your door, what would you do?
Pass OUT
The weirdest dream you’ve ever had about your bias(or other k-idols)?
That I was their manager and that people wanted to hurt them
Ever been to a kpop concert?
YES BTS!!
Why do you like kpop?
Because they never disappoint.
First group you really got into?
BTS
Your favorite solo artist?
DEAN! I really love him
What made your bias/bias group become your favorite?
Their personality and struggles
Funniest member of your bias group(s)?
Jin and Jungkook they’re a crazy duo
Do you know any Korean?
NOPE
Are any of your friends into kpop? Have you made friends because of kpop?
Yes I think all of them are, my first university friends are thanks to kpop.
Do you watch variety shows?
I haven’t in a really long time.
Best era of your bias group?
Wings NO CAP!!
I’ve been really unmotivated lately so I apologize for last week not posting, I promise next week I’ll post something better for everyone.
Definiciones de las tecnologías estudiadas, breve historia (Wilvelys):
La impresión 3D es el proceso por el cual un cable de un material generalmente plástico se moldea por adición para tomar una forma específica que corresponde a unos planos desarrollados por computadoras. Esto comenzó mucho antes de lo que imaginamos, en 1982 un ingeniero de diseño llamado Chuck Hall tenía un problema que quería resolver. El problema era un proceso en que se diseña una pieza y se hacen planos de ella. Luego se habla con un fabricante de herramientas el cual se encargaría de radiar el molde de una pieza y dos meses después (maximo) se dispone la primera pieza. Hall planteó el diseño para la impresora 3D por estetografia. Utilizó luz ultravioleta para aglutinar polímeros en capas. La luz incide una capa de polímero que se endurece y después desciende hasta un baño de polímero líquido. Las capas se endurecen hasta que se obtiene la forma deseada.
En 1988, S. Scott buscando como hacer un sapo de juguete para su hija. Con una pistola de pega caliente se funde el plástico para verterlo en capas finas. Llamo a este proceso Fused Deposition Modeling. Este proceso funde los filamentos de plástico y los dispone en capas sobre una superficie plana y el objeto comienza a coger forma a medida que el plastico se enfria. Se utiliza un software de control numérico para automatizar el proceso. Este proceso es el más comúnmente utilizado en la actualidad.
Descripción de tecnología (Nayrim)
¿Que es una impresora 3D?
Es un cuerpo físico capaz de crear objetos sólidos de tres dimensiones a través de capas de un material que en la mayoría de los casos es utilizado el plástico. Entre las diferencias a las formas tradicionales de la elaboración y la impresión 3D es que en el primer método se quita el material sobrante, mientras que en la impresión 3D se trabaja estrictamente con el material que utilizarás. Los materiales que se utilizan para la elaboración de un objeto 3D se dividen en termoplástico PLA o ABS que son los que se utilizan en la mayor parte de los casos debido a que es un material económico. Sin embargo el material mencionado anteriormente no es el único que se utiliza para hacer las impresiones, también materiales como resinas, fotopolímeros hasta metal que es utilizado en el ámbito industrial debido al costo de este.
¿Cómo funciona una impresora 3D?
Para trabajar con una impresora 3D debes instalar un archivo creado un software de modelos 3D para que le indique a la impresora que quieres modelar. Esto se debe a que estos archivos tienen las instrucciones acerca de las coordenadas que se deben utilizar para la elaboración de un objeto.
Formas de hacer una impresión 3d
Hacer una impresión 3D no es tan fácil como parece, ya que detrás de la elaboración de este objeto y un sofisticado sistema mecánico y electrónico que permite el control de los movimientos de la máquina. Sin embargo la persona que vaya a imprimir algún objeto sólo debe encargarse de que la máquina contenga el material que se utilizara ya que no es necesario saber a fondo el funcionamiento de dicha impresora. Esto se debe a que en la mayoría de las impresoras el funcionamiento es igual; en primer lugar cargas la información del archivo con el diseño deseado. Luego de ella cargas el material para la impresión dándole a la máquina la orden de imprimir.
¿Cómo nos ayuda la impresión 3d en el presente?
El avance de las impresiones 3D ha avanzado tanto que con ella podemos imprimir tales cosas como herramientas, ropa, casas, equipos médicos hasta órganos para el cuerpo humano. Poniéndonos en contexto con la situación actual del Covid-19 la impresión 3D ha sido de mucha ayuda. Pues muchas empresas se han aliado para trabajar en máscaras médica haciendo más efectivo el cuidado y prevención de dicho virus.
3.Aplicaciones y apps (iOS, Android, Mac, Windows) (Alejandra)
5 de las mejores aplicaciones de diseño 3D para modelar en 3D con iPad y Android (Alejandra)
Shapr3D: Professional Parametrics
Esta aplicación que se encuentra en la App Store tiene un promedio de 4.6 estrellas, funciona con el mismo motor de modelado que el software de modelado profesional SolidWorks. No se necesita mucha exploración de su interfaz de usuario y conjunto de características para ver que esta aplicación está dirigida a ingenieros profesionales y diseñadores industriales. Shapr3D le permite crear conceptos sobre la marcha, todo lo cual se puede exportar a software de escritorio para una edición más granular en cualquier momento. En pocas palabras, si está buscando una aplicación incluso para un caso de uso semiprofesional, Shapr3D es una de las aplicaciones móviles más funcionales y confiables que existen para el modelado paramétrico.
Plataforma: iOS
Precio: versión de prueba gratuita o $ 20 / mes
Sculptura: Stylish Sculpting
Una aplicación donde tiene un sistema operativo centrado en el tacto sin esculpir aplicaciones. Es una herramienta de escultura bastante intuitiva similar a Sculptris, el software de escritorio comúnmente conocido como “versión ligera de ZBrush”.
El sencillo conjunto de herramientas disponibles en Sculptura lo hace más adecuado para crear mallas base, que luego se exportan al software de modelado de escritorio para realizar ediciones más granulares. La interfaz es limpia y el rendimiento es fluido. Es una experiencia de modelado claramente optimizada para dispositivos móviles, por lo que si la funcionalidad se adapta a su flujo de trabajo, no se sentirá decepcionado.
Plataformas: iOS, Android, MacOS
Precio: $ 10
Putty 3D: Simple Sculpting
La aplicación en general no tiene tantas calificaciones, pero hace el trabajo por aproximadamente la mitad del precio. En comparación con Sculptura la aplicación anterior, las herramientas de modelado de Putty3D son un poco más limitadas. Sin embargo, aún obtiene la experiencia de modelado optimizada para dispositivos móviles, la exportación de archivos a aplicaciones de escritorio y la interfaz de usuario limpia, por lo que si el presupuesto es una preocupación suya, esta es su oportunidad de trabajar en esas mallas base sobre la marcha.
Platforma: iOS
Price: $4.99
uMake: Contact Conceptualization
Esta aplicación tiene un enfoque único para el modelado: entrada táctil. Aunque uno usa principalmente bocetos 2D para formar formas 3D, la experiencia de alguna manera se parece más al dibujo 2D con una dimensión adicional en lugar del modelado tradicional con planos y bocetos. Una buena ventaja con uMake es la capacidad de ver sus diseños 3D en realidad aumentada.
Plataforma: iOS
Precio: gratis
AutoCAD LT: Miniature Master
Este popular visor y editor de DWG es una opción bastante sólida para las funciones relacionadas con la arquitectura o BIM. La versión móvil de AutoCAD está diseñada para ver y editar ligeramente archivos DWG (formato utilizado para almacenar datos y metadatos de diseño bidimensionales y tridimensionales.). Está aplicación ademas de las otras esta en una categoría completamente diferente a las otras aplicaciones mencionadas, y es constantemente confundida por una opción de modelado 3D para sus necesidades de impresión.
Referencias. Anoten cada ficha con una breve descripción. Los recursos bibliográficos deben ser: (Yan y Wilvelys)
Artículo 1: Perfect combination of the expanded flap and 3D printing technology in reconstructing a child’s craniofacial region
Reconstruir una cabeza o estructuras faciales faltantes en el área craneofacial es un trabajo muy difícil para los cirujanos plásticos. La impresión 3D es una nueva tecnología con gran potencial de desarrollo. Esto tiene muchas ventajas en la reparación de la pérdida de cráneo grande. Es importante utilizar las técnicas correctas para este proceso. Este estudio propone un método para combinar el método de colgajo expandido y la tecnología de impresión 3D para lograr la remodelación natural de la región craneofacial en un niño.
Referencia:
Wang, Y., & Qi, H. (2020). Perfect combination of the expanded flap and 3D printing technology in reconstructing a child’s craniofacial region.16(1), 1–15. Retrieved from http://eds.b.ebscohost.com
Artículo 2: Application and progress of three-dimensional printing technology in hip arthroplasty.
La tecnología de impresión 3D es una nueva tecnología de creación rápida de prototipos, que se ha aplicado inicialmente en ortopedia, especialmente en la aplicación clínica de la cirugía de reemplazo de cadera. (1) En la aplicación clínica de la cirugía de reemplazo de cadera, la tecnología de impresión 3D se utiliza principalmente para hacer modelos anatómicos para la enseñanza clínica o el plan preoperatorio, guías quirúrgicas específicas del paciente, implantes personalizados o prótesis. (2) Las ventajas de la tecnología de impresión 3D pueden compensar la deficiencia del tratamiento tradicional, yn pueden ayudar a optimizar el plan quirúrgico, acortar el tiempo de operación, disminuir el sangrado, reducir las complicaciones postoperatorias, mejorar la precisión de la cirugía y los resultados clínicos. . (3) El tratamiento individualizado con tecnología de impresión 3D se convertirá en una nueva dirección en la artroplastia de cadera.
Referencia:
Guo, Y., Feng, D., Wang, L., Ling, Y., Wang, zhidong, & Yang, H. (2020). Application and progress of three-dimensional printing technology in hip arthroplasty.24(12), 1962-1968. Retrieved from http://eds.a.ebscohost.com/eds/detail/
Artículo 3: La adaptación de métodos para usar “full-reference” imágenes para mejorar la calidad del 3D print (En este artículo se encuentra información sobre cómo la cualidad de las superficies en los productos hechos por 3D printing son difíciles para poder mantener en alta cualidad, pero con los métodos que se presentan, describen maneras de cómo, no solamente asegurar que la cualidad sea más constantemente buena, pero también como provocar que la producción use muchos recursos si se ve que se tenga problemas en la superficie.)
Referencia:
Okarma, K., & Fastowicz, J. (2019). Adaptation of Full-Reference Image Quality Assessment Methods for Automatic Visual Evaluation of the Surface Quality of 3D Prints. Electronics & Electrical Engineering, 25(5), 57–62. https://doi.org/10.5755/j01.eie.25.5.24357
Websites de 3D Printing: (Yan Santiago) >https://3dprinting.com/what-is-3d-printing/ (The main website to use in order to find the right information for 3D printing, from it’s foundation, the industry in a world-wide scale and different variants of the printers and their usage.)
>https://3dprintingindustry.com/ (The website is mainly for news of the 3D printing industry, from new adjustments and models made for this practice, along with news over companies that use these devices to better their lifestyle.)
>http://tredeprinting.com/ (This website is the main place to learn and acquire means of 3D printing products in Puerto Rico, along with helping to learn more about the main current producers of 3D printing in our country.)
Videos for 3D Printing (Yan Santiago)
Listado de 6 nominativos de de personas expertas en el campo (preferiblemente locales) (Ada)
Vicente Gascó
Fundador / Managing Director de la compañía Tredé
Vicente Gascó tiene conocimientos en la arquitectura y en la fabricación digital. Vicente se convirtió rápidamente en un pionero en 3D Printing en Puerto Rico. Aparte de haber fundado su compañía Tredé, es considerado uno de lo mejores expertos en la materia. Incluso es profesor de la materia en la Universidad Atlantic University. Vicente tambien ha sido un orador en TEDx.
Diseñadora / Fabrication Manager de la compañía Tredé
Autodidacta profesional en el área de diseño de producto, fabricación digital y el proceso que conlleva el 3D printing. Tiene conocimientos en literatura en ingles. Fundadora de la primera compañía de joyería hecha totalmente en 3D printing llamada Keznr. La misma ha ganado competencias de diseño en Londres y su trabajo ha sido expuesto en lugares como Barcelona. María Laura también es una educadora del 3d printing y tiene varias iniciativas de la misma.
Dra. Jenny Carrero es bien apasionada en ayudar compañías caribeñas ha que adopten nuevas técnicas de manufacturar. Carrero tiene una extensa carrera en tecnología y como consultante. Tiene un PHD en Biofísica de la Universidad de Illinois en Champaign-Urbana donde trabajó con Champaign-Urbana Medical device. Es la organizadora de la conferencia anual de 3D Printing en el Caribe. Es una figura de mucha importancia en la industria en el Caribe.
Iris Van Herpen es una diseñadora de moda y creadora de la casa de Haute Couture de Iris Van Herpen. Desde el 2009 utiliza el 3D printing para construir sus vestuarios porque le gusta la libertad que le da. Aunque es utiliza la tecnología no es inspirada por ella y espera que en el futuro el 3D Printing sea más humano.
Estudiante Ingeniero Mecánico / Diseñador de Productos / Fundador de Design MX
Aníbal Betancourt es un estudiante universitario con experiencia profesional en el ámbito de la impresión 3D. Posee una impresora 3D en Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. Ha trabajado con compañías como Johnson & Johnson y E.P.I.C. Marker Space. Además tiene su propia compañía llamada Design MX donde hace macetas para plantas entre otras cosas para fundar sus estudios.
Inventó la primera pieza en 3D Printing, llamada Stereolithography. Comercializó el prototipado rápido , y del formato de archivos STL. Es Ingeniero Físico.En el 1986 funda 3D Solutions.
Everyone knows BTS was supposed to be on tour right now but due to recent events it won’t be happening instead Big Hit Entertainment and BTS offer us another alternative. Bang Bang Con! The K-pop superstars will present a special online concert series, spanning next weekend. During which they will stream footage from various concerts from their career for fans stuck at home.
Here’s everything you need to know and how you should prepare.
How to watch:
The special online streaming event consisting of eight parts is available for free and will take place on April 18 and 19, each day beginning from 12 PM KST via the official YouTube channel BANGTANTV (April 17 and 18, each day starting from 11:00 PM in ET).
Among the concerts on tap for the first night are 2015 BTS LIVE [Most Beautiful Moment In Life On Stage], 2016 BTS LIVE [Most Beautiful Moment In Life On Stage: Epilogue], BTS 2014 LIVE TRILOGY: EPISODE II The Red Bullet (2014 Memories), BTS 3rd MUSTER [ARMY.ZIP+], 2017 BTS LIVE TRILOGY EPISODE III THE WINGS TOUR IN SEOUL, 2017 BTS LIVE TRILOGY EPISODE III THE WINGS TOUR THE FINAL (2017 Memories), BTS 4th MUSTER [HAPPY EVER AFTER] and BTS WORLD TOUR ‘LOVE YOURSELF’ SEOUL.
Sync your ARMY bomb (light-stick):
For an enhanced and better experience where you feel you’re really there, you can access a new system provided by Big Hit Entertainment that syncs the ARMY BOMB, the official light stick, with the performance. Check out the Weverse app for more information on how to do it.
So gather up your ARMY (and non-ARMY friends) on your video chatting platform of choice and get ready to stream!
Get ready to relive almost all of BTS’s entire career trajectory in two extremely fun packed days. It’s worth noting that these concerts have been available for purchase in the past, Bang Bang Con, meanwhile, will seemingly make these beloved shows available for free on YouTube during these two days. So do not let the opportunity go! I know I’ll be streaming.
Hey guys! Hope everyone is doing well during quarantine. I know things can get though at times but we can get over this.
Hello guys! I hope everyone is doing well and is healthy. Like I promised here us part two of the k-pop tag. I love doing the the tag because it’s actually really fun to do and makes me realize things I didn’t or hadn’t thought about. This week I did questions 26- 50 so I’m almost done with the challenge. Anyways I hope you guys enjoy them!
If you could switch bodies with ANY k-pop idol, who would it be?
-If I could switch bodies with any k-pop idol I would pick Kim Taehyung because he seems like a really intelligent, kind and balanced. He also shares a lot of my hobbies and I love his sense of style.
What position in a k-pop group do you think you’d have?
-I think I would be in the dance line.
What turns you the most on by k-pop?
-What I love most of k-pop is how well thought their concepts are and how hard their work.
What’s your favorite song?
-My favorite songs are Blood Sweat & Tears, The Last, Spring Day and Blue Side
Your favorite group?
-BTS
Put in order from most to least liked of the genres: k-pop, k-rap, k-indie or k-rock?
-K-pop, K-Indie, K-Rap and K-Rock
Your favorite cover (song or dance) done by another k-pop artist?
-I really like all the covers that ATEEZ do.
The most awkward moment in k-pop/anything you dislike about the k-pop community?
-The most awkward moment in k-pop history for me is when Hwasa performed with JYP it was so weird for me.
Your top 5 MV’s?
-BS&T, MOVE by Taemin, Spring Day, Black Swan, Run
Your top 5 k-pop dances?
-Fire, Danger by Taemin, Baby Don’t Stop, Lie, Fancy
Your favorite album?
-Wings
Do you look at a groups music skills, or looks?
-Music Skills and personality
What song do you listen to when you’re upset?
-Any song by The Rose or RM.
A song that makes you happy?
– Fancy
A song that reminds you of someone?
-Singing In The Rain reminds me of a funny memory with my best friend.
A MV or video that has made you cry?
-Serendipity for sure.
The funniest MV is?
-Girls’ Generation: I GOT A BOY
Your favorite rap part?
-Any part in Ddaeng.
A moment in a MV that gave you the chills?
-Black Swan performed by MN Dance Company
The best female rapper is?
-CL forever
Your favorite sub-unit?
-I don’t have one I think.
If you could be a stylist, which group do you want to do their make-ups on and dress up?
-Red Velvet or BTS
If you could be a manager to ANY k-pop group. Who would it be?
-Male: Taehyung and Women: Seulgi
If you could be the CEO of an entertainment, what ent. would it be?
The nth room sex scandal has rocked South Korea and the K-Pop world with a storm. The abuse case is about a series of scandals where women, many of whom are underage, are being sexually exploited. It is said that at least 74 women including 16 underage girls were tricked and blackmailed into sharing sexual images of themselves. Nth room refers to a mass digital sex abuse scandal that’s happening in South Korea un a messenger app called Telegram. Telegram is usually known for its great cyber security and encoding all contents, making them untraceable. The evil man behind all of this disgusting situation is 25 year old Jo Joo Bin also referred as Cho. Jo Cho Bin created a business out of selling pornographic and sexual abuse videos.
Cho created several closed chat rooms in different “tiers”, the 1st room, 2nd, 3rd and so on…there is where the name comes from. People interested in watching the videos would pay a high amount of money to gain access to the different tiers. Users would pay around 80 dollars to even a 1,200 dollars. The more money it costs, the more disgusting and abusive the video was. The primary targets of these videos where teenagers, they have been victims of over 260,000 men. Payers include famous idols, entertainers, artist, sport stars and CEOs.
This is such a huge issue because South Korean authorities won’t take the issue seriously. Even journalists covering the story have been blackmailed. People are blaming the victims for what happened and survivors of the horrific crime struggle with mental health issues after what happened. I won’t go into details of what the victims went through because it is so disgusting and heartbreaking. So I ask, when the name of the people involved get out please stop supporting them. Even if they’re your favorite idol please for the love of the victims who have suffered don’t ignore what they did. The survivors need justice, be an ally, don’t turn a blind eye or you’re just as bad as the people who made it happen.
I know this isn’t what I usually post about but is very necessary.
Now more than ever we are at risk on the Internet. Since the Coronavirus outbreak we spend more and more time on social media platforms and websites. For students this puts our information at a more vulnerable risk since our classes now depend exclusively in the web. Here are some things you may not know about how the Internet uses our private information and what we can do to stop it.
Social media platforms like Twitter, Instagram, Google, Facebook and even Snapchat basically own our information once we post something or log in. There’s little to no privacy. When we search for something on the web there are hundreds of companies and people looking at what you are doing so they can advertise their products to you or use your information to their advantage. This makes having privacy on the Internet close to impossible. Every site we go to, every social media platform you use keeps a track of what we do. For example Facebook has tools that allow them to recognize our friends and recommend them to us if we don’t already follow them in a feature called “people you may know” and not only that but by Facebook and Twitter knowing our friends they can see or guess what things interests us. Platform like these not only use our past searches to their advantage they also sell our web navigation patterns to others.
When we download apps, log in or create accounts they asks us to share our contacts, music, gallery and privacy. Once we accept, nothing is ours anymore. Google knows us including what we thought we deleted in a hidden files. So that is why I decided to download into my browser an app called Disconect.me. This app makes privacy a little easier so us. It keeps track and blocks of those sites that want information from me and you. The way it works is that every time you go into a page it lets you know how many other websites are activated there too. Disconnect lets you visualize & block the invisible websites that track you. It’s super easy to download and I recommend it.
Here’s how Disconnect.me has worked for me:
I first used it on YouTube and the number was pretty low, it was mostly blocking google’s different analytics page.
When I used in twitter the number went down but it showed it was blocking a lot of weird sites that I had never heard of.
Yahoo really surprised me though, I barely use it but I wanted to try it there since I heard that it was actually a really unsafe website. As soon as I went the number skyrocketed. It almost reached 100 which is alarming when you think about it. As I keep using the app, the numbers keep going up so that means it working. Once again I recommend you to use it.
To finish I want to remind everyone to use the Internet with caution. It’s a great place to learn but you also must be very careful.
Thanks everyone for reading, hope you guys enjoyed it!
K-Daily 