Fake News Has Been Around for Ages, Media Leads in the Proliferation

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"But it's true! There are brands that hire even media practitioners to spread negative news about their competitor(s)."

Lasy year when I invited bloggers to attend a food tasting at a certain restaurant, I told them to write honest reviews so the owners could truly improve their food and services. Others would have said to only focus on the positive aspects. But I prefer to hear about their actual experience, including the negative ones, no matter how gruesome it could be.

Unknown to many, fake news has been around for ages. It is only today that it got highly noticeable because almost everyone is now online, and the news are spreading faster than wildfire thanks to the power of social media and the Internet.

Just as how praises about a brand could be exaggerated, all those rants or complaints against a brand could not be entirely true as well because other brands also do hire the services of even media to put out excessive unflattering stories about their competitors, aside from just promoting themselves. These could also be proliferating any kind of news not directly pointing to competitors but would make customers patronize the brands' products or services.

Just as how media seem to encourage everyone to try their luck with gambling in Lotto by always announcing the big jackpot prize of millions of pesos, media could go beyond exaggeration with their news in favor of certain brands.

Need we say sensationalism keeps interests flowing, and thus scare or dare tactics are employed to alarm or provoke followers. It could very well be a form of marketing - An intentional or orchestrated scenario that would make people reach out to their pockets, or smartphones, immediately without even blinking an eye or thinking twice.

We've also seen how media are biased with their sponsors or advertisers giving unfair competition for those brands who can't afford their ads or air time. We know about the necessity of investing on promotions, but only those with enough funding could excel triumphantly just as how extravagant campaigns affect election results.

There are just too many tempting attractions publicized as all breath-taking and adrenaline-pumping awesome yet we all know there could have been an ex-deal arrangement behind every declaration of appreciation.

The really passionate bloggers or influencers would risk losing clients by sharing their actual experience, while trad media have to answer to their editors, producers, or any of their bosses, if ever they speak negatively of their featured personalities or attractions.

Saying online personalities are more credible than traditional media could not entirely be true because the online community has already been infiltrated by others with ulterior motives other than sharing their adventures.

Likewise, those trad media that are tough enough to contradict or speak against erring or faulty brands or personalities, are asked to mellow down, behave, suspended, or get kicked out permanently.

I have nothing against those who demand or require a commensurate enough compensation to answer to their daily needs and expenses. Again, that is all up to the brand if they wish to collaborate or partner under those conditions. So we just want to remind the people at the other side of the fence to be more discerning with their choice because not everyone we see as charming and appealing are entirely honest to you. In short, it will still be up to us to proclaim the final verdict. We are the true  and most credible judges in this life where everything is a competition.

Online has already been diluted with questionable characters meant to ruin the reputation of those who just want to express themselves and shout-out to the Philippines, the universe rather, "Wazzup Pilipinas!!!"

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How To Cope With Thesis Rush

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Many students give up hope on thesis writing when they have just a few months or few weeks left to stand before the committee with their finished work. Many don’t even know where to start from because it is their first time of writing it. Writing a thesis on a tight deadline is hard. You can make terrible mistakes along the line. But there are ways you can cope if you are short on time. In fact, you may end up creating quality paper at the end of the day. Here is how you can cope with a few weeks left to the deadline.

Know the purpose of your thesis

One reason students find themselves short of time is spending more time writing out of point only to realize when it is late. If you don’t know the question of your thesis, you will have challenges conducting quality research. There are many graduates who don’t even know the question their hypothesis is trying to ask before they start writing. That is why they hardly make significant progress. They spend time writing and re-writing paragraphs, even when they should have completed the task and progress to the next chapter. Ask your supervisor what the thesis is about before you start writing. You need to be sure of this, even if you plan to order dissertation online.


Break it down into stages

Thinking about how to complete the entire thesis at once is suicidal. You may lose interest or not get anything done at the end of the day. If you want to be effective, break your thesis down into smaller stages. Start with something like the collection of ideas, editing, data analysis, and polishing.

Write down as many ideas you can come up with on paper before thinking of editing or proofreading for errors. Now is not the time to criticise your work, or you may end up killing your creativity and wasting more precious time.

Once you have gathered enough information, the next thing would be to edit before submitting to the supervisor for review. Your final polishing will be needed after the committee has given their feedback.

Get professional help

The issue most students face with dissertation writing is how to start and where to start from. It can even be more challenging and confusing when they become short of time. An easy way to handle the thesis rush is to seek professional help. But ensure whoever is working on your project is qualified in that field.

There are myriads of professionals online, and finding the right one will surely pay off. But have at the front of your mind that most of them claim to be experts are short of that. Another thing to look out for is time wasters. Be sure that the professional you are working with can meet your deadline. He or she should always be available to provide update on progress of work.

Make good use of time

There would be times when you won’t feel like writing. But even when this time comes, you need to stay motivated in order to complete the task. You don’t have to spend 20 hours writing or wait for the perfect time to write. It is understandable that you need to spend more time to meet the deadline. But make good use of the few hours or chance you have to work on your thesis, instead of waiting for when you will have all day free to yourself. Avoid distractions and make good use of the time you have for the project.

Don’t start with the difficult chapters

The first part of any thesis is abstract. But it should be the last thing to write. It is the summary of the whole paper. And to write a good quality thesis, you must make sure that everything is complete.

Start with the methods section, which is the simplest. You can also complete it on time. Knowing that you have completed few pages can boost your confidence level.

Conclusion

It is not easy to cope when writing a thesis on a short deadline. Thinking about the time you have left, and the consequence for failing to meet the deadline can cause distraction and more confusion. But you can cope even if you have a short time left. follow the tips above to finish your thesis.

What Everybody Should Know About Action Cameras

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When it comes to traveling, one should take into account some things since even some slight details may be actually important. Many things will make your travel really memorable, and the memories will be pleasant. How to make them bright? The answer is to use an action camera.

Action cameras differ greatly. Compact and easy-to-use, they can be mounted on any surface, make high-resolution videos and photos with an incredibly wide angle of view. Many travel gurus and fans of active life mount the camera on a monopod and show us their adventures, extreme sports, diving, etc. These waterproof cameras are the best to catch the brightest moments of your life.

There are several reasons to take action camera when traveling. They are unlike any other kind of a camera. They're designed to be attached to helmets, surfboards, cars, and other objects. They're small, tough, and simple to operate with a lens that captures the world in high-definition video and a wide-angle fish-eye perspective.

Their small size and the POV footage has made them popular among extreme sports participants, who capture their adventures by attaching cameras to themselves or their equipment. They're also used by TV production companies where using a regular video camera would be impossible.

There are lots of options when it comes to buying an action camera in 2018 starting from wide-known brands like GoPro and Sony as well as less-known companies such as Veho and Olfi.

Image quality is one of the most important advantages of an action camera. GoPro, Veho, and Sony are really good in this area. However, it's always worth checking out frame rates rather than max resolution, because a lot of cameras shoot in 4K resolution, but some cheaper models use a frame rate of 15 fps, which makes the video look jumpy. If you're shooting in 4K, you want at least 30 fps or shoot in 1080p HD at 60 fps.

Some cameras also come with bundled accessories, even with an accessory for iPhone. If you want to take your action camera into the sea diving, you'll need a waterproof camera. If you want to make a video on a car, you'll need a certain mount. Some cameras come with a load of mounts and cases free with the camera, such as the Veho and Olfi, whereas others are less generous.


Tips to Select an Action Camera

First of all, look at three main aspects when choosing a certain type of the camera. You should choose a quality and small one. Consider your travel goals and financial ranges.

Quality comes first of all. You will definitely need the information about the photo quality, which is utterly significant. If you really want to capture awesome and clearly visible photos, you will need a camera with the proper quality. You should keep in memory one really essential point – don’t pay attention to megapixels. Some cameras may have different megapixels, but the quality will be the same. So why pay more for the same effects?

The second important aspect is portability. As you are going on a trip, you will need a small camera. Otherwise, your trip will be inconvenient and not that pleasant due to a heavy and big camera.

Price also matters. Undoubtedly, traveling requires some costs and the expenses are pretty big. Therefore, you should consider all aspects of your travel.

Finally, nothing makes a great trip like a good camera that will make your travel really memorable. Nowadays, you have a lot of different action cameras to select in the market. They are different and contain various features. Take a look and compare the most appropriate for your needs.

About the Author: Parker Slovinsky is a Scrum Master by profession and an enthusiastic freelance writer for MacBlogger.org. He adores researching cutting-edge trends, writing about the newest devices and app updates.

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