What is globalization? It is the interaction amongst governments of different countries, companies, international trade, investments that are all helped by technology. It has effects on our well-beings, economic development, environments, political systems and culture around the world on a daily basis. How has technology helped with globalization? With the advancement of technology it has made things much easier between countries including faster transfer of assets, partnerships, translation…
It was an interesting week to say the least, it was definitely a very slow paced week but it did not feel like it took to long to be over. Which is a good thing. For the whole week we had 2 main projects we worked on. The first one throughout the morning and then the second one during the afternoon. So everyday this week was the exact same but I liked it. For the first two periods everyday we worked on a physics project, which was making a mouse trap into a race car. It was interesting, on…
With the invention of the Internet has come with the creation of a whole new way people express their creativity. A common form of expression on the internet is through the use of fan made content, including things such as fan fiction and memes. In recent months, the 2007 animated film Bee Movie has received much attention on the internet through the use of this fan made content, in particular memes. Many of these memes are about making the film seem even more absurd through editing the film or…
Does “Anaconda” Objectify or Empower Women? Nicki Minaj’s music video called ‘Anaconda’ was uploaded to YouTube on her Vevo channel on August 19, 2014. It has since accumulated approximately six hundred million views as now. The song met chart success, peaking at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100, consequently becoming Minaj's highest charting single in the United States to date. It went on to spend eight consecutive weeks in the top ten of the Hot 100 chart. The main reason why this music…
Hair extensions are an excellent way to achieve fullness, thickness, and length. It doesn’t just take one trip to the salon to achieve luscious, long-lasting locks, however. For a look that lasts, hair extensions require the proper care. With over 20 years of experience, Mirabelle Salon is the Kalispell, MT area’s best beauty salon, offering haircuts, styles, manicures, pedicures, and spa services from the industry’s most trusted talent. Mirabelle Salon offers five top hair extension care tips…
What is Singer? China's 'X Factor equivalent revealed after Jessie J wins competition For years, Jessie J, when not producing popular radio hits, has been well-known to audiences in many countries by serving as a judge on The Voice UK and The Voice Australia. Now, she’s turned the tables, competing in and winning in a singing competition TV show. Jessie J recently won Singer, China’s equivalent of The X Factor. Whereas many TV singing competitions revolve around discovering unknown talent,…
thought about how some kids get famous on Youtube? Kids are filming themselves doing dangerous stunts to get famous online, and many kids are getting hurt in the process. Some people think that social media sites like Youtube are to blame. Others think that social media is not to blame. Youtube does remove dangerous videos but other people think that Youtube has to be stricter to keep more kids safe. Kids are getting hurt everyday by challenges on Youtube, but is it really Youtube's fault? I…
YouTube has revolutionized the art of movie making in the last few years. Where once someone needed complex equipment, industry access, and specialized skills, now one can go to the nearest tech store and be ready to film in minutes. Thanks to the accessibility YouTube and other sites grant individuals, the internet has become obsessed with creating representations of individuals’ daily lives. Take a look at any blog, gaming, or art channel, and one sees this trend. This trend embodies the…
In today’s crowded marketplace, the power belongs to the customer. They want engaging, personalized content to help inform their purchasing decisions. Online video for your business or organization’s website and social media presence represents the fastest and most effective way to separate yourself from competitors and attract more customers. With the rise of affordable HD production equipment and giant video and social platforms, now is the time to invest in video content. Here are four…
Over the semester, we’ve learn a lot of information and strategies, from ways to persuade an audience to simple quotes in our everyday lives. After going through my notes, I found the seven concepts that stood out to me the most. The following are, Race is a social construct, “Life is always fixable”, the three steps to making a video go viral, Be Brief, Be Bright, Be Gone, RPIE, “Make the world a better place”, and The Five Levels of Leadership. The following concepts are already concepts I use…