Author Archives: alyssakelly

Will Neil Young’s Pono Music Player Create New Waves for the Music Industry?

Posted on April 28, 2014 by alyssakelly

Neil Young has created the Pono Music Player that is meant to be high quality sounds on a digital device. Digital music can easily be poor quality compared to the actual versions of the albums. Neil Young’s Pono is meant …

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The Power of Social Media and What it Can Do For My Goals

Posted on April 21, 2014 by alyssakelly

We all know that social media connects us to people all over the globe. It seems like nothing, but there is a lot of power connected with the our words over the internet. Here I am, writing a blog for …

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Are Internet Security Days Over Now That Heartbleed Bug is Out?

Posted on April 14, 2014 by alyssakelly

Turns out that for over two years now the Heartbleed bug has been able to get onto our secured encrypted webpages while we are accessing them. The Heartbleed bug uses the feature computers use to show they are online with …

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Could Smartphone Curfews Benefit Young Students More Than Punishment?

Posted on April 7, 2014 by alyssakelly

I found it interesting to read that a city in Japan has created a rule than bans elementary and junior high students from using their phones after 9 P.M. After 9, they are required to give their phone to their …

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Applying for an Internship – Things to Consider

Posted on March 30, 2014 by alyssakelly

I’ve been applying for multiple internships for this summer. Luckily, I have one already in Texas but only for a small amount of time a week. So basically I need/want something else to do along with it. It’s not always …

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Gearing Up for Graduation-Reality Starts Now

Posted on March 18, 2014 by alyssakelly

I’m not actually about to graduate, but I will be next spring. That’s only a year away. It’s a scary thought but I’m also excited to experience what the “real world” will be like.

This summer I am getting my …

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Target and the Worst Photoshop Mistake Ever-How Does This Affect Us All?

Posted on March 15, 2014 by alyssakelly

Yesterday I was looking at Tumblr and a blog I follow shared a picture of a model wearing a bikini shown on the Target website. When looking closely you notice some off shapes to the model’s body. Clearly, whoever was …

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Customer Service: Just Because it’s Fast Food Doesn’t Mean it’s Not Important

Posted on March 9, 2014 by alyssakelly

I have been working in a restaurant ever since I have started working. If there is one thing I know I am good at, it would be customer service. Some simple things that you should know about customer service: the …

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Growing Tired or Are We Just Growing Up?

Posted on February 17, 2014 by alyssakelly

I’m not sure if it is the fact that we are nearing the end of the school year that wares me out or if it is because I am getting closer to what “real life” is going to be. After …

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Are People Too Reliant On Technology?

Posted on February 10, 2014 by alyssakelly

This past week I encountered quite a few obstacles. For one, my car was acting up, yet again, and I had to take it in. There went my way to school. Also, I was not able to finish a project …

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