How Did Social Media Helped People During Calamities?

First and foremost let me make this clear. IT WAS A HUGE HELP, Since most of the news feeds were coming from social media. News anchor and other establishments continue their updates via social media sites.

People are updating every now and then using twitter,google+, facebook etc. Constant updates helped others to be aware of the incidents on other places. Especially facebook when people are uploading videos and images.

EARTHQUAKE IN BOHOL AND CEBU
During the strong earthquake(7.2 magnitude) that hit last month people and netizen's uploaded various images. From fallen structures to the destruction that Bohol had undergone. Even when their are aftershocks people are updating their status.

As soon as an aftershock occurs some online users would took a photo and upload it. This just shows that people would want to share something informative online.

YOLANDA SUPER TYPHOON THAT HIT LEYTE AND NORTHERN CEBU

One of the strongest typhoon's this year that left a scar was super typhoon Yolanda. Social Media was quite helpful especially when it comes to the latest news. News feed would be constantly updated online when people would share their resources of info.

And even when the super typhoon started it's wrath netizen's continued to upload videos and pictures they took. From devastating current videos caught on camera they upload it immediately. It was clear that social media had made a huge impact in providing latest updates.

Never before scenes of pictures and videos that people share online were seen. Since not all parts of Tacloban were being covered by reporters. So people who were able to capture raw videos would upload and would start to share it to their friends.

It was also a huge help during the aftermath. Consistent updates were possible especially to current status of Tacloban Leyte. Images of the city were visible online for people to be aware of what happened.

Other volunteers would take pictures of survivors writing a message. The message was all about "FAMILY NAME WE ARE SAFE or FAMILY NAME WE ARE ALIVE".

This kind of information is quite crucial especially to the relatives. Since this would rest assure them that their love ones are still alive. Since this would preven
t others from worrying too much.

But some messages would just to sad to read. Especially when they tell and write about a family member that died. It's sad but at least and with all due respect it will still be shown for confirmation purposes.

Even international news personnel where forecasting. Internet had been a huge help during those days when it comes to latest news. People and their friends could instantly connect and communicate because of social media.

At the same time some of the Philippine government lapses and sluggish respond were also updated online. CNN personal was able to cover and witnessed how slow the Philippine government's responds.

And that issues went viral online because it was exposed and shared. Information now a days could travel the world in an instant. From one click to another online users could easily get informed.

Sources of the pictures:

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151769626161977&set=pb.116724526976.-2207520000.1386263710.&type=3&theater

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151755856076977&set=pb.116724526976.-2207520000.1386263744.&type=3&permPage=1

Dispatcher Wearing Rollerblades

After lighting a candle in Sto. Niño and saying my prayers while heading to cathedral to ride a jeepney going to SM. I saw a dispatcher on the road wearing a cap and carrying a bag. But the thing that made him unique was that he was wearing rollerblades.

While he keeps yelling(taxi..taxi..) he also demonstrates simple tricks. A rare kind of dispatcher since usually they have different attire. Basically they will wear only slippers but this one is different.

The dispatcher would cruise his way while crossing the streets. It seems it's effortless for him to go to other places.

I don't know why he was dressed like this but as I watched him transfer from places to places he seemed to enjoy what he is doing.

Swedish National Selling Munchkins in Sto. Niño

I have read about this news before and at first I was not a believer. Not until I was a witness to myself last sunday at basilica del Sto. Niño church. After I prayed and lighted a candle I was gonna go to my friends house in Junquera.

There I saw a guy standing in front of the basilica del Sto. Niño below him was a small styro bucket. I knew it immediately that he was that Swedish guy from the news. So I approached him and instantly purchase some of his munchkins.

They felt very good since I could taste the sweetness and the pure flavoring on it. But it was the opposite on the situation of this Swedish vendor.

I couldn't help but feel pity and have some sympathy towards him. He was standing all alone in the midst of the hot sun. It was around 2pm when I checked the time. Sweating but hopeful that his munchkins would soon be sold out.

You could just see his struggles just to survive and earn some spare income. His munchkin is sold 2.50 pesos each. So probably his highest pay would be around 200 to 300 pesos a day.   I've heard about his stories and I was saddened also on what happened. It was not what he wanted but still he is trying his best to live.

I could not just imagine how it would be difficult for him on his daily needs. Since I even find my self having adversity when I am not still married. So much more to him when he is a nomad to this corrupt country.

I felt bad for the guy since his life went upside down. After some random greedy fiance took advantage of his financial status.  On that day the only thing I can do was offer a little help by purchasing some of his munchkin.
 
news source: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/427249/swiss-national-earns-keep-by-selling-munchkins

Laptop/Netbooks vs Tablets

Both these two trendy gadgets are still very useful in our current technology. Laptop's and Netbook's had been the second go to device next to your computer. But now tablets are available we can either choose what to use depending on our needs.

Well based on some experiences all I can say that Tablets have an edge over Laptop's and Netbooks nowadays. Recently Tablets are leading when it comes to the services the users are getting.

Work in an instant - When you are using your laptop or netbook the first thing you should do is switch it on. And then you have to wait for it to load to your desktop before you can start. When you are using your tablet it's totally different. Just one click on the button presto! you can start right away.

Traveling - When people are traveling one common rule is followed. "Travel light" bring what you need along the way and if you are a constant traveler tablets would suffice your needs. Practically who wants to bring a bulky laptop with it's charger while traveling for long hours. Plus Tablets are more light compared to laptops and netbook's.

Battery Life Span -  This aspect I assume tablets definitely owned this one. The battery life span of continuous usage around 10 hours. We all know that laptop's and netbooks can have unlimited usage if you directly plug the cord as the source of power. But that's a different story and does not apply when you are traveling.

Heavy applications - Well in this part laptops are way ahead when it comes to tablets. Since laptops are designed to have heavy system requirement's from applications.

Keyboard - When it comes to this part it's a tie and both devices are equal. Since tablets can use a keyboard by inserting it on the USB port. And laptops/netbooks also have built in keyboard for the users to use.

Pirate Bay on it's 10 anniversary

One of the most notorious and relentless torrent sites The Pirate Bay celebrated their 10th anniversary. This has been a milestone for Piratebay and no other torrent sharing site reach this a decade. Piratebay has been tracked down by authorities but someone found it's way back.

And those decade of raids, ups and downs were part of the pirate lives. The site continued their services from sharing copyrighted files(movies, music, etc). PirateBay stood among other torrent sites that failed to continue their services.

As other sites that were taken down were not able to make a comeback. Among other large sites that had the same influence and popularity were:

Mininova
kickass
Demonoid

These sites had a huge online users and active community. But the moment the authorities track them down they were easily dismantled. And these sites were not able to find another way to expand or start all over again.

A lot of challenges for Piratebay  and number one was how they will deal with the authorities. And also how to maintain those intact community that they have. But all those online supporters kept supporting them. Since everyone wants something free that they can download on the internet. And that's their purpose of showing continuous support.

Authorities are still continuing to track down other file sharing sites. But Piratebay stood still and kept coming back as usual. Piratebay continued their services the pirate way bay hiding behind cloak and stealth approach.

The Good Impact of Social Media

These days people are hooked up with social media sites. People are starting to be active on these kind of community which exist online. From Facebook, twitter, Google+, ask.fm,youtube and many more. These are just some of the common sites that people are getting active lately.

Social media boost a lot of attention and the community existed online due to thousands of new users registering. The impact of it is quite staggering especially when it comes to news. A certain issue can go viral in a matter of minutes. Either that news would be criticized or be appreciated as long as it's been talked about.

In a matter of minutes the news would go around the globe and circulate quickly. Some internet issues that would go viral are scandals, rare videos etc. These kind of stuffs that captures the users/people attention online.

Another good impact that social media created was the interaction of different people online. Discussing certain things and topics at the same time exchanging ideas. Random people would know a certain event when they would read it online.

Connecting to other friends was another good impact that social media brought. People could easily find and connect with there colleague's. But it doesn't limit that it allows the user to find there High school and even elementary classmates.

Keeping in touch with your friends are quite hard before. Especially if they are on different timezone and country. But now with just a few clicks you can access and interact with them.

To achieve this certain kind of connectivity is made possible now with the use of the internet. And in a matter of seconds you are able to mingle with others online.

The good thing about social media is that it allows the user to interact online. It allows the user to instantly message someone in real time through chatting if the user is online also. It makes communication more easily and faster.