Biosketch Revisited– Final

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Monday through Friday I awake to darkness and a small beam of light bringing in a new day. But on the weekends the sunrise hours pass and I force my hand on the snooze button without a care.

I’ve lived on the shoreline my entire life, but I can’t remember last time I went swimming. The stench of low tide is nostalgic to me. It’s home.

I live in the United States. I’m 25 and free. I’m in graduate school. I have a house, a job, a great family and an amazing boyfriend of 7 years. I am independent with my thoughts and if someone cares enough to argue against my opinion I respect them for that. It doesnt bother me that I don’t have a large group of friends. My identical twin is my best friend. Other than my sister, I only have two other girl friends. Guy friends is another story. Especially with a boyfriend who plays guitar. Musician friends are always a good time. Not just for the music, but for their intellectuality. I am adventurous in and outside of my home.

True happiness for me is being surrounded by nature and technology (and the people I love). I just landed a career in market research that forces me to work inside 40 hours out of the week. I’m not complaining.

I’m in the process of getting a Masters of Science, but I will not become a scientist. Learning is important to me and once I finish with graduate school I will continue to expand my mind. It is open and up to anything.

Presidential Campaign and Social Media Campaign Critique

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Presidential campaigns are in full swing and this time of year people are always voicing their opinions on social media sites.

What the 2008 Obama campaign did was extraordinary, but things are moving fast, and now the Republicans have caught up. After all, just look at how many Facebook friends Sarah Palin has!

Consider the “Are you in” Facebook application that was part of the President’s campaign launch last week. It’s a spiffy tool that enables Obama supporters to not only declare their support for the President’s re-election, but immediately displays a list of which of their friends are also on board, and helpfully invites them to reach out to other friends. But really, under the surface, something even more powerful is going on.

The first time you use the app, it asks for your permission to add your basic information (things like name, picture, gender, networks, your list of friends, and “any other information” you’ve left open for sharing on Facebook). It also seeks permission for your birthday, your current city, and the ability to send you email and post to your wall. (Some of these features can be shut off, but most are required by the app.)… This seems a bit sketchy to me. This marketing tactic is a sneaky way for companies or government to find the targeted demographic through social media. In lamens terms- they WILL attack you with messages sooner rather than later.

They will find out every little detail about you, down to who you associate yourself with. If that doesn’t scare the crap out of you I don’t know what will. But social media is used as a tool, not something to waste your time with during the day. Advertisers use it to brain wash you and apparantly the Presidential candidates are using it to get your vote.

This actually works and using social media will gain the attention of at least one humble soul. So I really thought about it. Even though I don’t have a product to sell or market, I have my words. And I want to be recognized (like everybody else praising their beat.) I can do this through one simple social media campaign. Lunacy is my product and I want the masses to know about it. Technology isn’t something new, but if I take an alternate point of view then maybe more than one person will enjoy what I have to say.

Twitter is one way to get my ‘product’ noticed. Same with Facebook pages and advertisements. These social media sites carry massive amounts of people trying to get their blogs and companies out there. So how can i can my simple space technology blog noticed? I will keep trying and hope that there be at least one respondent. But in market research terms: only so little sample can be marketed and my demographic is so small, only a few completes are needed.

The Tool Guru Ad- Script

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Two young men are sitting on a couch in a dirty apartment. Both playing with their smart phones. Jason looks up at Max.

Jason
I broke my Play Station controller last night.

Max
It doesn’t look broken to me. I’m sure it’s an easy fix.

Jason
That’s whats I am saying. (pauses and hands Max the controller)
It was an easy fix.
I found an app called The Tool Guru and all I had to do was take a picture of the controller. (Points at the part of the controller that was broken)
Where it was broken, you know? And this app just brought up all the tools I needed to use to fix it.

Max
So you’re saying all you had to do was take a picture of the broken part of your controller with your phone and it showed you how to fix it.

Jason
(Raises his hands)
Simple as that.

Max
(Excited) Wow. That’s so cool. Was it free?

Jason
(Confident) Yep. Didn’t cost me a dime.

Max
Awesome. What kind of tools did it bring up?

Jason
A screw driver, electrical tape, stuff like that.
It brought up tools anyone would have laying around. It doesn’t bring up random, expensive tools or anything.

Max
(Curious tone) What was it called again?

Jason
The Tool Guru, (points to Max’s phone) you should download it.

Max
I’m doing it right now. (Laughs)

Jason
Believe me (Pause). You will not be disappointed.

Transcript- Tool Guru

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Breaking something comes with being human. Cell phones, televisions and computers fall and something inside loosens or cracks. Most people have to bring their device to a repair shop for a simple fix. What I have created now an application that will show you how and what to use to fix any mechanism.

These guys will charge an arm and a leg to fix a key on a keyboard. Do you have that kind of money for such a simple repair?

My name is Penny Pixel and this presentation will not only convince you that my application is invincible, but that it is also genius.

The Tool Guru app searches its databases through thousands of tools. But it doesn’t just find one tool, it also suggests other tools commonly found in any household. Then you can pick and choose which tools you have available and we will store it in your saved searches for future use.

We are pioneering an application that is the most useful and realistic way to find a tool to help you with any job. This app will determine in seconds which tool is preferred and best for the job.

Currently there are no applications out there that suggest the best way to fix something and we find it necessary to provide people with the security of knowing they are doing the right and realistic thing.

This advanced technology can determine how to cure even the smallest repairs. Our system will be recognized as the best tool search engine. All you need is a picture or description of the damages and the right tool is a click of a button.

This application will take off quickly. Once approved, the database and logic will only take about a week to complete. After the proper design layout is complete, the application will be ready to launch for everyone to enjoy.

The application will be free until we get our first 1,000 users. After we reach our goal, The Tool Guru will cost $.99 per download.

That is a small price to pay for a brilliant, helpful app you will soon call your friend.

Elevator Pitch Intro

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We will make your life easier by suggesting the best tools to use to handle broken objects. By pioneering an application that is the most useful and realistic, this app will determine in seconds which tool is preferred and best for the job. There are no applications out there that suggest the best way to fix something and we find it necessary to provide people with the security of knowing they are doing the right  and realistic thing.  This advanced technology can determine how to cure even the smallest repairs. Our system is recognized as the best tool search engine where all you need is a picture of the damages on your camera phone and the right tool is a click of a button. This application will take off quickly. Once approved, the database and logic will only take about a week to complete. After the proper design layout is complete, the application will be ready to launch for everyone to enjoy.

Elevator Pitch Ideas

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1. Develop an app where you take a picture of something that’s broken and it tells you what tool(s), and alternative tools, to fix your problem.

2. Develop an app to turn off/ on lights, turn down the heat, or any other appliances in your home. (There is technology that can do this)

Midterm Proposal– Penny Pixel

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I thought a lot about what my plans are with PennyPixels.wordpress.com and have come up with a few ideas on how to improve online presence. I know I don’t want to change my beat completely, but I do want to make it less broad.

My topic now ranges from old to future technology, and it could be any type of technology. This makes it really easy to explore different possibilities and topics to write about.  Therefore, I plan to close in on a specific topic and stick to it.

My plan is to write about future technology, specifically space technology—although if I find anything worth writing about then I will write about it. I find this genre of technology the most fascinating and I want to share it with everyone in the simplest way.

I feel my voice isn’t as strong as I wish it would be. At this point it is punchy, and straightforward with a hint of humor. I know I will always have humor in my writing, which is something I want to improve. I can explore other possibilities to find my voice. But after 4 years of creative writing courses and being a creative writing minor as an undergraduate, I know I found my voice. I am not the best at editing my own work. I can definitely improve on that.

My plan to make myself separate from other online tech enthusiasts is to concentrate on one specific beat. Most tech writers are very serious which makes me stand out a little more than others. Using humor in my writing make help my blog stand out from the crowd. Implementing my new plan may help me stand out.

Since we were also learning about SEO, I am also going to try to make my blog searchable and easier to find.

Let’s hope this plan works!

Wikipedia Addition– The Apple Revolution

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This is an addition to Apple Inc.’s Wikipedia page. See black text in Contents section.
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How To Act Like Your A Genius

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Preparation
You have to do a little bit of research before you get started on your new look.
Geniuses are geniuses. You need to know a little something about everything before you can truly go out into the world and strut your newly found intelligence. Thinking like a genius even though you aren’t is not impossible. So here are some steps you can take to get prepared.

  1. Use the internet and find good articles on what geniuses are like. To get you started go to the wiki link on how to think like a genius. Memorize each variable.
  2. Go out to the library or the bookstore and get a few books. The books I recommend you to pick up are:

    I suggest reading the introductions to each book. And carry them with you everywhere you go. If you decide to carry a bag with you, make sure you take them out or leave your bag open for people to see them. Most likely they won’t discuss them with you because they haven’t read them, but they may ask what they’re about.

  3. Expand your vocabulary a tad bit. You may already know these words, but make sure you use them in casual conversation.
    • Superfluous
    • Inertia
    • Particle
    • Theoretical
  4. Find a good joke that know one will understand.
    Here is one you can use or find one you like:
    Q: What did one uranium-238 nucleus say to the other?
    A: “Gotta split!”

Okay folks, now once you’ve got the above down pat, it’s time to move on to your attire.

Dressing Like a Genius
Your appearance has a lot to do with how people perceive you. People do judge books by their cover, which is why it’s important to do all of the following in order to look like a genius.

  1. Wear glasses and make sure they have a thick frame.
  2. Even if you’re a woman, put a flannel shirt on. Or just a shirt with some sort of graphic on it. If you want to make conversation about your clothes, wear something that has a geometric pattern to it.
  3. Make your hair appear unkempt or comb it over. For the ladies, I would tie it back in a half pony tail or leave it down and straggly.
  4. Carry a shoulder bag and wear it across your chest. Ladies, don’t carry it like a purse.

It’s not hard to look like a genius, it’s hard to be a genius.

Applying Your Genius
There are only a few things you need to do to apply your genius, but they are very important for you to actually be believable.

  1. Tell everybody you are a genius, but make sure you bring it up casually. Add in that you have an IQ of 130 or higher. But don’t make it exactly 130, because other highly intelligent people will know you’re lying. Go for a number like 147 or 152.
  2. Apply the 6 steps, such as listening (and letting other people finish their thoughts before speaking) and stick to it.
  3. Geniuses belittle people all the time. I mean come on, you’re a freaking “genius.” So don’t feel bad telling people their wrong, but you have to be able to give them a reason why they are.
  4. When you sit down open your bag pretend to look something making your new books noticeable. Or take one of the books out and pretend to read it.

Okay geniuses, I think you’re ready for the big leagues. You should be adequate enough to go out and impress a few folks. If people don’t believe you, just ask “Why am I even talking to you?” and walk away. Have fun!