Month: January 2017Page 5 of 9

#SORRYNOMAKEUP…?

Apologising for being natural? I’m sure everyone has days where they feel like dressing in their best clothing, and making more of an effort on their appearance, and…

Drone of Duty: AI Warfare

AI is changing the way we fight wars. Developing technologies have always influenced how wars are fought. The industrial revolution, for example, paved the way for battle machines…

“I Don’t Feel Like I’m Good Enough Anymore”

A Brave Woman’s Story about her Experience with Trolls. Throughout this blog so far, I have only spoke about toxicity as an idea. In this interview we hear…

5 Ways To Fight The Mental Health Stigma Online

With the amount of stigmatising content online, there is a need for fighting the mental health stigma. The stigma will not disappear on its own, and to fight…

How is YouTube affecting us?

Hello everyone, today’s blog post is in the form of a vlog. I want to discuss one of the most popular phenomenons of web and mobile communications. It’s…

3 Ways Social Media can Impact your Health

  This week, I have decided to discuss the health implications attached to social media addiction. I know I have briefly touched on this topic in previous blogs,…

Mandy Celine | Scroll Model of the Week

Is veganism really a issue of class…

Veganism certainly is not for everybody, but I have never personally seen it as something that could exclude someone for their class or social standing. I recently saw…

How technology changes the way we see politics

 “Innovators need a heavy dose of faith. They need to trust their intuition that they are working on a big idea. That faith need not be blind.” – Clayton…

Embrace: One woman’s journey to inspire everyBODY

In 2012 Taryn Brumfitt was considering her impending boob job. She then thought of her young daughter. Taryn wondered how she would ever encourage her to accept and love…

A Working Woman’s Word

A Working Woman’s Word- a podcast segment in which I interviewed two women of different generations and explored their concerns and experiences with gender inequality in the workplace. Samantha…

Post #8: Infographic

We all know that technology plays a big part in our lives, but are we really aware as to the extent we rely on it? Check out this…

Boredom is a Pain in The… Thumb? – 2017 and Viral Trends

  Hello and welcome back to ‘End The Trend’, the blog about viral internet stupidity and how best to avoid taking part in it. That being said, the…

These Instagram Beauty Trends May Not Be Good for Your Body

We have seen the dangerous and hideous #KylieJennerLipChallenge go viral, as well as the rest of the Kardashian family raving  their obsession with waist corset, a trend may consider unhealthy, risky and…

Some tips for dealing with arguments in long distance relationships.

Everyone argues… This blog post is all about the joys of arguments and dealing with them whilst in long distance relationships. Every couple in the world has arguments…

A PUSH FOR RECOGNITION

Social media platforms with no facilities to deal with cyber bullying are facilitators of cyber bullying. Facilitating crime is a crime.   Hi guys, This week i’m really pushing…

GOODBYE INDIVIDUALITY

How does social media ruin our individuality? The vlog above says it all! As promised, here are some additional links for you to have a look at in…

Football Disconnected podcast #1 – The future of football and social media

I am a Sunflower

I am a Sunflower I wish I could be as vibrant and bold as a sunflower Wish my petals could stretch towards the sun in hopes of growing….

New Year, Same mentality!

New Year, New You? As we have entered the new year, how many articles have you read on ‘how to look your best in 2017’ or skin care…

Social Media: Shocking Stats and Terrifying Truths

Think that social media doesn’t cause self esteem issues? Think again. These facts and figures show just how influential social media is on teenage girls in particular.

BOTHCED! Past the Point of No Return

Is there a line when it comes to going under the knife?  There are countless celebrities who undergo surgery each day. Many flying under the radar having menial nip-and-tucks…

How are YOU using Instagram? – Podcast

This week we are exploring how a few regular users of Instagram feel about some of the subjects covered in my previous blog posts, and what better way to…

The good side of social media and football

Now it’s time to talk about the good side of social media and football. As previously stated in a previous blog post about online streaming and social media highlights,…

Public-Shaming: “If You Can’t Say Something Nice, Don’t Say it At All”

The Twitter-sphere is a confusing place, especially when it comes to hot topics and controversial opinions. Public-shaming has never been bigger than now, with the ease of calling out…

WHAT DO OTHERS HAVE TO SAY?

Esther BKChat LDN Esther appears on BKChat LDN, here she provides her own advice on Cosmetic Surgery and the experience she has has. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcPa3Cg9qjA]   Alicia Douvall…

The bad side of social media and football

As previously discussed in this blog, social media has helped to bring the game into the lives of many fans across the country, but it is bound to…

Clean Eating Myths You Need To Stop Believing

1. GLUTEN FREE IS BEST Clean eating Blogger Madeleine Shaw, the author of Get The Glow claims, “gluten is like sandpaper for the gut”, and encourages her followers…

The Fandoms: An Interview.

The Interview: Crystal Moffatt, Owner of the Blog Fandom Freak. How would you define a fandom? ‘To me a fandom is simply the state of being a fan…

My simulated AI experience: Part 2

Clearly, the relationship between Theodore and Samantha is mutually influencing; but whilst Samantha is becoming a better version of herself, does this apply to Theodore as well? Theodore…

Using Your Online Voice

The internet can be a place to voice your opinions and ideas to share with people or insight change. One of the most valuable assets of the internet…

The Negative Perceptions Of Mental Health Online Vs Reality

A particular online article has come to my attention regarding this issue. The article, written by a man with the name Malcom, is titled ’10 Signs Your Mental Illness…

One boy with a not so tough decision

Hello all! Choosing what to play with used to be such a hard decision when I was younger, but then again iPads and other tablets weren’t amongst my…

How is Social Media used?

Right so I’m finally using my chance to bring up the big man of the hour. He has a bit in the start but he is in no…

How has our increase in connectivity impacted journalism?

Around 40% of our world’s population has access to an internet connection. To put this into a larger perspective and to see the exponential increase, in 1999 only…

How to use the internet properly – stopping you from looking like an idiot online

The internet can be a scary place if you don’t know how to use it properly, and I am here to help.

TREATMENT OPTIONS: What is available?

In this week’s post, we will be focusing on the various treatment options available for gaming addiction. As we know, currently ‘gaming addiction’ is not recognised as a…

Celebrities and Social Media

In today’s modern culture celebrities have began to play a major part in our life. Through the popularity of Social Networking, they have become their own brands, promoting themselves through Social…

How Digital Reviews Changed Leisure Forever

Digital reviews have revolutionised the way we discover opportunities for leisure. 95% of leisure travellers say they read online reviews before making a booking, spending an average of 30…

FACTS

Cyber bullying is when a person is targeted, tormented and electronically harassed. This sort of torment is usually carried out over social media  but it can also be…