Globalization of News Events

             I looked at an article on the fire that broke out in a Bangladesh factory that killed over 100 people working there.  I watched a video on the story and read 3 article from 3 different news sites I read about the story on BBC News, ChinaDaily, and CNN.  These all had a similar story to offer. There was recently a fire in a Bangladesh clothing factory. More than 100 employes died in the fire or from jumping out windows of the factory due to the fire.  The fire started on the ground floor that was used as a warehouse and quickly moved to the rest of the building trapping everyone inside.  They say that the fire probably started from faulty wires in the factory.  They hope that this will push for better work environments.
            All of the articles were pretty close with the information given. These stories where all located on the home page of each site.   BBC has the most updated death toll and a video of the story when the others don't which makes it seem more of a legit story.  You can tell that the CNN article is written for everyone to be able to read. At about a 4th Grade reading level. Where BBC is a bit more vocabulary intensive same with the ChinaDaily but the ChinaDaily is translated so some of the words are a bit messed up.  I knew that CNN dumbs down some of the stuff they tell people and BBC was a bit more vocabulary intensive.

Here is the links to the web articles.

CNN : http://www.cnn.com/2012/11/25/world/asia/bangladesh-factory-fire/index.html?hpt=hp_t1 

BBC : http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-20482273

ChinaDaily : http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/world/2012-11/25/content_15956306.htm

3.8 Hours Without My Social Media

             These past couple hours were pretty hard for me I'm always on my phone.  My life is on my iPhone or Macbook not using them for 4 hour was very hard. I did not even last the entire 4 hours like my title says. During the 4 hours I hid my computer in a drawer so I was not tempted to pull it out of my pocket. I warned all my friend that I was texting that I would be away for a couple hours. I was hanging out on my floor with some guys we sat around and talked watched a movie for about 2 hours then for the next 2 hours I just found random people to talk to ate some supper and that was about it.

             It was difficult I have to say I quit early. I got to the point where I couldn't take it I had to text someone update my status and all of that. It is crazy how attached to our devices we truly are! I don't know what I would do if there was no longer electricity scary just thinking of the chaos that would create.  We are becoming so reliant on it, it is nuts.

What Does A Well-Branded Digital Presence Look Like?

My first sample is from Bob Hawkinson his website was short and simple to start and then if you want to learn more about his book you can dig in deeper to the site he has.

My second sample is from Kimberlie Dykeman of Pure Soapbox It shows a lot about Kimberlie and how she is as a person one of those you will never forget.

My third sample was from Kelly Rigotti of Almost Frugal It show a good amount of info on her but it is not info that could hurt her in a job situation.

My Fourth Sample was from Kim Mance This sample is a bad example of what you shouldn't share on the internet she says she's a wiseass and uses her full name so future employers can see all the stuff she has said on her blog.

I chose Jason And Paul for my LinkedIn samples They both have a great profiles and are pretty similar in their content the included in there page.

Things that college students should have and do when they are working online and putting their stuff out there are
1.  Watch what you upload once it is up on the web it never goes away.
2.  Have a positive presence
3.  Convey what you have to offer not what you lack
4.  Be interesting.
5.  Be truthful on your linkedin, facebook, or twitter so future employers can see what you are really about.

Personally I am going to work on a LinkedIn account because I do not have one just to get my resume out there and a place for future employers to see what I have to offer in a positive manor.

Niche Project

          I think my niche project would have to be my video production. I use a youtube channel and vimeo channel to get my stuff out there,  to let people see what I can do for them. With that I have links in the descriptions to my facebook to get fans.  I use facebook to reach out to the people that watch my videos keep them updated on what is going on and for them to share with their friends.  With facebook I am also working on a website for my videos. The website will feature all of my videos that I have worked on or helped with. The website will also share what I am working on, behind the scenes, and will also feature how to videos on the effects I use in my videos.
          With these social network and website things I have a gmail for the people that might want more information on if I can do a video for them. I am excited to get the website up and running before the first of the year.  Have some big plans for the winter and can't wait to share it on all my web related things.