Sunday, March 29, 2015
Monday Matters #29
The main trend between all of the things I have researched over the past few weeks is how somebody can make money out of something. For all the businesses, they try to create something different, that separates them from all the other competition. A business is not going to reach the top of the charts by selling something that plenty of other businesses are selling. These businesses reach the top by being different. The basketball tournament gets student athletes to come to their school by building a strong team, thus being different than other schools. A championship school is getting a huge bonus and building a legacy for their school. What I got out of this is that in order to succeed above others, you have to be different. You can not be scared to be different if you want to succeed. I was thinking of entering marketing because I like the creativeness you need to have in order to create a good ad. I feel like the creativity I have can separate me from others.
Sunday, March 22, 2015
Monday Matters #28
http://www.forbes.com/sites/chrissmith/2015/03/20/a-trip-to-the-ncaa-tournaments-final-four-is-worth-8-2-million/
A trip to the NCAA final 4 is much more than just a game for college basketball teams. For most teams such as Kentucky, making the final 4 can be worth over $8 million. The NCAA rewards schools with a bonus based on how well they preform over a 6 year period. Kentucky made the finals last year and topping that this year with a trip to the Final 4 and maybe even a championship could yield great profits for the school. So, when a team becomes great, they will usually stay great for awhile because they are able to draw in 5 star recruits with the money they are granted each year by the NCAA, not even to mention the money the top schools bring in with ticket sales.
A trip to the NCAA final 4 is much more than just a game for college basketball teams. For most teams such as Kentucky, making the final 4 can be worth over $8 million. The NCAA rewards schools with a bonus based on how well they preform over a 6 year period. Kentucky made the finals last year and topping that this year with a trip to the Final 4 and maybe even a championship could yield great profits for the school. So, when a team becomes great, they will usually stay great for awhile because they are able to draw in 5 star recruits with the money they are granted each year by the NCAA, not even to mention the money the top schools bring in with ticket sales.
Sunday, March 15, 2015
Monday matters #27
http://www.digitaltrends.com/wearable-reviews/intelclinic-neuroon-hands-on-review/
There is a new invention that will change the way you wake up in the morning forever. It's called Neuro:on and it is the next big thing for anyone who hates the sound of their alarm clock in the morning. There are some flaws with the device, but it is not finished yet. It is a sleeping mask with built in lights that flash as you are about the wake up in the morning. The lights gradually get brighter and brighter as you get nearer to the time you would like to wake up. It even has a sensor that could tell you if you have a sleeping disorder. It can sync to your phone through Bluetooth to tell you all about your sleeping patterns and it'll toss the thought of using an alarm clock out of your mind forever. But the best part is, it's not that noticeable on your face!
There is a new invention that will change the way you wake up in the morning forever. It's called Neuro:on and it is the next big thing for anyone who hates the sound of their alarm clock in the morning. There are some flaws with the device, but it is not finished yet. It is a sleeping mask with built in lights that flash as you are about the wake up in the morning. The lights gradually get brighter and brighter as you get nearer to the time you would like to wake up. It even has a sensor that could tell you if you have a sleeping disorder. It can sync to your phone through Bluetooth to tell you all about your sleeping patterns and it'll toss the thought of using an alarm clock out of your mind forever. But the best part is, it's not that noticeable on your face!
Sunday, March 8, 2015
Monday Matters #26
http://www.businessnewsdaily.com/7822-user-generated-content-tactics.html
Tia article talks about how marketing strategies have recently changed because of social media. Now, because of so many people on social media companies look to share their product through these sites such as Twitter and Facebook. People are always on their phones, usually social media, and when they see something that interests them, it is their call to go out and purchase that product. A good example of this is the new selfie stick. People see photos of their friend using the selfie stick and want it for themselves. Another good thing the selfie stick company does is that it invites users to share their photos with the company through #selfiestick. The best photos are then shared by the company. This competitiveness drives users to purchase the product and use it, unknowingly causing more and more people to buy the product.
Tia article talks about how marketing strategies have recently changed because of social media. Now, because of so many people on social media companies look to share their product through these sites such as Twitter and Facebook. People are always on their phones, usually social media, and when they see something that interests them, it is their call to go out and purchase that product. A good example of this is the new selfie stick. People see photos of their friend using the selfie stick and want it for themselves. Another good thing the selfie stick company does is that it invites users to share their photos with the company through #selfiestick. The best photos are then shared by the company. This competitiveness drives users to purchase the product and use it, unknowingly causing more and more people to buy the product.
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Monday Matters #25
http://www.adweek.com/news/advertising-branding/brands-2015-shaping-be-year-positivity-163186
The mcdonalds ad is brilliant. This ad consists of plenty of opposites that are coming together over mcdonalds. This ad plants the idea of mcdonalds as a loving place that brings peoplease together, it was especially effective around valentine's day when it came out. This ad brings lots of interest to mcdonalds
The mcdonalds ad is brilliant. This ad consists of plenty of opposites that are coming together over mcdonalds. This ad plants the idea of mcdonalds as a loving place that brings peoplease together, it was especially effective around valentine's day when it came out. This ad brings lots of interest to mcdonalds
Sunday, February 22, 2015
Monday Matters #24
With all the controversy about Chris Kyle day, it has however became a holiday in Texas. Many people believe it is wrong to worship a man who has taken the lives of over 150 people. I would have to disagree, however. Chris Kyle was a hero. He served his country and gave his life trying to help the people of the United States. As the best sniper to ever live, I believe he was an inspiration to all those in the military, and even those not in the military. Everything he did was to protect those he was partnered with, and in a bigger scene, the people of the United States. Chris Kyle deserves his own day, and he should be recognized and remembered through his holiday throughout the entire country, not just in Texas.
Monday, February 16, 2015
Monday Matters #23
I believe Chris Kyle day is a great idea. It draws attention to those soldiers who lost their lives serving for their country. Chris Kyle day is not just about Chris Kyle, it is something more than that. It would be very special for his family and friends to know that he was appreciated for what he did for the United States. The only reason people would disagree with having a Chris Kyle Day is because they do not want people supporting sending soldiers off to war. If Chris Kyle day becomes a national holiday, the attention to the war effort would be raised and people would donate more to the soldiers risking their lives over seas.
Sunday, February 8, 2015
Monday Matters #22
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2015/02/02/texas-declares-chris-kyle-day-as-medal-honor-petition-drive-launches/
There is no opposing side to Chris Kyle day because everybody appreciates Chris Kyle and what he did for the United States of America. The petition signed in Texas for Chris Kyle Day on February 2nd is quickly becoming large enough to trigger a white house response. If the petition reaches 100,000 signatures, The White house will be obligated to make a decision whether or not Chris Kyle day will be recognized as a holiday throughout the country. The movie, American Sniper, starring Bradley Cooper as Chris Kyle, has gained Kyle recognition and if the law is passed, Chris Kyle will always be remembered for his sacrifice for the United States of America.
There is no opposing side to Chris Kyle day because everybody appreciates Chris Kyle and what he did for the United States of America. The petition signed in Texas for Chris Kyle Day on February 2nd is quickly becoming large enough to trigger a white house response. If the petition reaches 100,000 signatures, The White house will be obligated to make a decision whether or not Chris Kyle day will be recognized as a holiday throughout the country. The movie, American Sniper, starring Bradley Cooper as Chris Kyle, has gained Kyle recognition and if the law is passed, Chris Kyle will always be remembered for his sacrifice for the United States of America.
Monday, February 2, 2015
Monday Matters #21
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2015/02/02/texas-declares-chris-kyle-day-as-medal-honor-petition-drive-launches/
A Texas governor has recently declared February 2nd as Chris Kyle Day. After the success of the recent movie, American Sniper, it is hard not to believe something crazy like this would happen. Although Kyle was born and raised in Texas, slim to none of the people in Texas, let alone the United States would have known about the lethal sniper, Chris Kyle, if it was not for the movie. This story will not last a very long time, and will die down with the movie hype.
A Texas governor has recently declared February 2nd as Chris Kyle Day. After the success of the recent movie, American Sniper, it is hard not to believe something crazy like this would happen. Although Kyle was born and raised in Texas, slim to none of the people in Texas, let alone the United States would have known about the lethal sniper, Chris Kyle, if it was not for the movie. This story will not last a very long time, and will die down with the movie hype.
Sunday, January 25, 2015
Monday Matters #20
https://www.ted.com/talks/bill_gates_unplugged#t-1192456
Bill gates is known as one of the richest men in the world and is a self-made genius. In this talk, he discusses what it takes to get rid of malaria and how to fix education in the United States. Gates says that in order to have a stronger education system, there needs to be better teachers. Through some studies, he concluded that students with better teachers increase their national testing scores by a whole 10 percentile points. At this rate, with all better teachers, the United States would become the most intelligent country in the world. But, none of it would be possible without good teachers. That is why Bill Gates believes in KIPP, a school that teaches students through constant movement, excitement, and energy. With all this going on, it is inevitable for a student to pay attention. KIPP is the future and all teachers should refocus their teaching style so they can benefit the student, and eventually, the world.
Bill gates is known as one of the richest men in the world and is a self-made genius. In this talk, he discusses what it takes to get rid of malaria and how to fix education in the United States. Gates says that in order to have a stronger education system, there needs to be better teachers. Through some studies, he concluded that students with better teachers increase their national testing scores by a whole 10 percentile points. At this rate, with all better teachers, the United States would become the most intelligent country in the world. But, none of it would be possible without good teachers. That is why Bill Gates believes in KIPP, a school that teaches students through constant movement, excitement, and energy. With all this going on, it is inevitable for a student to pay attention. KIPP is the future and all teachers should refocus their teaching style so they can benefit the student, and eventually, the world.
Monday, January 19, 2015
Monday Matters #19
http://sirkenrobinson.com/ken-robinson-do-schools-ignore-talents/
Sir Ken Robinson makes a powerful argument in this video that schools are too focused on testing and making sure students are learning all the materials in the books, when they really should be looking into making the students stronger in their true talents. Each person has different talents and some will never be able to figure them out because schools are not allowing them. They may be just thrown in a math class when they will never do anything math related again in their lives. He believes that students should be given a time during the day where they can focus on something they are talented in or interested in because that is what they will be doing later on in life, not just solving math problems and letting tests determine what they are good at and what they aren't good at.
Sir Ken Robinson makes a powerful argument in this video that schools are too focused on testing and making sure students are learning all the materials in the books, when they really should be looking into making the students stronger in their true talents. Each person has different talents and some will never be able to figure them out because schools are not allowing them. They may be just thrown in a math class when they will never do anything math related again in their lives. He believes that students should be given a time during the day where they can focus on something they are talented in or interested in because that is what they will be doing later on in life, not just solving math problems and letting tests determine what they are good at and what they aren't good at.
Sunday, January 11, 2015
Monday Matters #18
http://dianeravitch.net/2015/01/07/jerry-brown-a-real-reform-governor/
In this article, Diane Ravitch is singing her praises about the new governor of California, Jerry Brown, who has recently taken over office from Arnold Schwarzenegger. Brown realizes that education is the most important thing for the future considering the next generation will be the ones running the state when everybody in control now has either grown too old, or is gone. Brown has increased the funding of education in California by 39% from four years go, to 65.7 billion this year. He has also created a system that puts more funds into schools that are more in need of financial stability than other schools. Jerry Brown is the next big step that education needs to get students ready to take on the responsibility of running the United States Of America when it comes time.
In this article, Diane Ravitch is singing her praises about the new governor of California, Jerry Brown, who has recently taken over office from Arnold Schwarzenegger. Brown realizes that education is the most important thing for the future considering the next generation will be the ones running the state when everybody in control now has either grown too old, or is gone. Brown has increased the funding of education in California by 39% from four years go, to 65.7 billion this year. He has also created a system that puts more funds into schools that are more in need of financial stability than other schools. Jerry Brown is the next big step that education needs to get students ready to take on the responsibility of running the United States Of America when it comes time.
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