How to Get Cash for Your Phone
A vital component of any reporter’s bag, as the news transforms into a constantly updated, instantly accessible source, is a smartphone.
I’ve recently purchased an iPhone and have no idea how I used to keep up-to-date with my tasks without it.
Using this fabulous piece of technology I can upload picture directly to Flicker, respond on my Twitter, up date my blog and even start work on draft stories – perfect on the bus before I get back to the office.
With such a wide range of applications, it’s no surprise that my basic old phone has been sent away to be recycled. I searched for ways on how to get cash for your phone and the recycling sites seemed to be offer the simplest and easiest method.
Choosing the Best Mineral Make Up
A change of tact for media blog – make up. Predominantly, how can I choose the best mineral make up for my girlfriend?
Well obviously I do what anyone in my position would do – I ask the women in a shop for their advice – oh, and I get a receipt just in case.
Mineral make up is a relatively new innovation in the industry. From what I’ve read it offers greater levels of coverage in comparison to normal make up while also being better for sensitive skin.
It’s becoming widely available, but I’m still finding the best deals online.
Categories: Gifts Tags: best price, girlfriend, mineral make up
BBC’s Bizarre Plans
Murmurs in the press that the BBC are to axe 6 Music have left me deeply disappointed.
Now while these plans, along with proposal to reduce online output and the closure of the Asian Network radio station, have not been confirmed, the rate at which they have been picked up by the national press suggests that there is no smoke without fire.
Off all the cuts suggested, some of which I think make sense, I’m most aghast at the prospect of 6Music being shut down. This is exactly the sort of output that the BBC should be investing in, not cutting.
Categories: Entertainment Tags: 6 Muisc, BBC, Cuts
Holding Out for the New Hero
Smartphones are currently one of the biggest growth areas in the technology market.
Their increased levels of usage means that media outlets must devise a business strategy to maximise their opportunities through this relatively new medium.
As a sign of how high-tech these new pocket devices have become, check out the new HTC Legend which has just been released.
The Legend is a replacement for the well recieved Hero, and while Apple iPhone is still seen by many as the more desirable option, looks set to win over many new fans to the HTC brand and the Android operating system.
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Finding an IT job in the Media
Locating a job in the media can be exceptionally difficult – especially now with opportunities limited and the amount of job seekers on the rise.
With that in mind, ensuring that your CV is adaptable for different jobs is a must, as is keeping an open mind about the job you’d be willing to take.
One suggestion is to look for an IT job at a media outlet – that way you’ll be involved in the buzz of the media environment and ideally placed to apply for any positions that become available.
Using the web makes it easy to find job opportunities at media companies across the world.
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Wired Up For SEO
Reading the excellent Wired magazine this month, I was pleased to find an article about Search Engine Optimisation (SEO).
The article in question, which you can see here, featured a Q&A session with Matt Cutts – one of the main men in search engines and rightfully viewed as an ‘internet god’ by many.
For these of you unaware of optimisation, there is an excellent article available online titled Getting to Grips with Online Marketing which gives a comprehensive overview of the advantages associated with SEO and other online marketing tools.
This is an interesting time for SEO and increasing visibility to your website is a constantly changing process.
Categories: I Like Tags: Matt Cutts, SEO, Wired
