Social media are computer-mediated tools that allow people to create, share or exchange information, ideas, and pictures/videos in virtual communities and networks. Social media is defined as "a group of Internet-based applications that build on the ideological and technological foundations of Web 2.0, and that allow the creation and exchange of user-generated content. Thus, social media is very important to us nowadays.

                Business advantages of effective social media use include compelling and relevant content will grab the attention of potential customers and increase brand visibility. You can respond almost instantly to industry developments and become heard in your field. It can be much cheaper than traditional advertising and promotional activities Social content can indirectly boost links to website content by appearing in universal search results, improving search traffic and online sales. You can deliver improved customer service and respond effectively to feedback. Customers can find you through new channels, generating more leads and increased loyalty and advocacy from the customers you've connected with. This is when you want to have some money,

            
                Other than business, social media is also convenient for communication. As a user’s point of view, this has been the second greatest advantage. It allows us to communicate to our loved ones even though they are far away from us. Social media has the power to let us feel that we are still close with our far away loved ones because of communication.

            The most important advantage in using social media is that we get the latest and recent news worldwide. We were updated by the hottest issues, in and out of the country. See? Social media is a great advantage, especially as a student.

My New Year’s Resolution for 2015

By: Jon Paul M. Cloma

                There is nothing in permanent in this world except change. Change should happen for better things to commence. Change for the better, as it goes.

                In our lives, there is something that we call “New Year’s Resolution”. It is the changing of lives when New Year comes. It is said to be helpful in helping one to achieve success. Now may I ask; do you have yours?  Well for me, I have three.

                My New Year’s Resolution goes in three things: change my attitude, change in lifestyle, and change ME.

                First things first. The first resolution of mine is to change my attitude. I have been a bad person during 2014. I have been bullying my classmates, talking back to my parents, and making enemies at school. It is so bad. I have realized that everything goes right when you do right. Respect is important in our diversity. And love makes everything united and in peace.

                The next thing to change is my lifestyle. I have been begriming the surroundings. I haven’t been cleaning my room. And I haven’t been eating the proper and nutritious foods. The environment is made to suffer from my wrong doings; and now, everyone is affected of what I have been doing. Even my health, too. My body, which is the temple of the Holy Spirit, has been destroyed by improper and unlikely foods. Now, I have been suffering from illnesses caused by these foods. Each and every one of us has their own flaws. That’s why I am starting to correct my own one.

                And the last thing I want to change, which I consider is the most important, is to change MYSELF. I am not talking about my physical appearance, because I am contented and happy of what I have. Being something better is what I want to achieve. By being a productive citizen of this country, I could help building the nation. I know I’m just a normal person, but by being an obedient citizen, I could help the nation.

                Those were my New Year’s Resolution.

                I have found three. Have you found more?