Communication in Social Networking

Twitter has so far have achieved a successful start to its career. This communication network has only been around for a little more than four years, and already has millions of followers and tweeters. Its brilliant successes are due to its supporters. Not only does Twitter service individuals, they are also known to give a wide range of business communication methods. People use Twitter to keep up with friends and family, but also to find out the latest news and headlining stories.

This network, like many social media tools, allows followers to get information by just a click of a mouse. News can be spread very quickly through communication. Tweeters can update their status and post a link to a website, or story, relevant to them. This is something that has recently been adapted in many social media communication networks. Tweets that are posted can range in importance, and some events posted are known to very small group of people. Other examples of things that can be communicated are large events, such as natural disasters or celebrity news.

One major event that had a broad span of acknowledgement was the death of Michael Jackson. Michael Jackson, also known as the King of Pop, had a long history and has a lot of fans that were devastated when news spread of his heart attack. Many found about the death of Michael Jackson through communication networks, such as Facebook and Wikipedia. Before his death, there was probably a close friend or relative that posted something on Twitter, or somewhere on the internet. News quickly spread online and to news stations all over American and then the U.S. and eventually the world.

The technology that is now available to the masses is based on instant notification and relative news that individuals can transfer and find. Because of all the people who use communication networks, information can be accessed quicker, unlike newspapers and television news that would have the headline story the next day. With online instant coverage people are able to get the news same day with more detailed information.

After the story was in circulation in the news and the media, people on Twitter were able to blog their sympathy and sadness for everyone read. By sharing their feelings to their friends and strangers, people bonded over the loss of the King of Pop. Individuals who were fans of Michael Jackson could cope with others and eventually get over his death, remembering his history along with the music that he wrote and performed throughout his life.

Broadcasting Script: 37 Anonymous Stories

[Chelsea] Hello University of Maine!

This Wednesday there was a gathering in Donald P. Corbett. In this meeting there were 37 anonymous stories told about women’s experiences with abortion.

[Take VO- SOT] Cut to interview outside Corbett. [TRT 0:33]

[Beth Cooper, Student who attended] “The stories were all different. I now know what kind of decision these women make. I like how there was so many of my fellow peers attended and gave support for each other.”

[Chelsea] That’s all for the C-M-J 2-3-6 News. Thank you and good night.

[End]

37 Anonymous Stories

Orono— There has been a lot of talk about the special event on the University of Maine campus. Just recently there was an event that celebrated the voices of you women. This 37^th anniversary marked the success of the women getting reproductive rights. Thanks to the landmark Roe v. Wade, women are to have control of their bodies.

From 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday March 24, 2010, there was a gathering in Donald P. Corbett. Events that are held on campus, in general, help students deal with their problems and relate with each other. The 37 different anonymous stories that were told from women’s abortions experiences can give information to those who don’t know what to do.

This event was held at high standards because it gave women comfort. Women could perform actions that would benefit their lives and the lives of their unborn children. In the different situations, there could have numerous effects. In one story, there was a women how was attending classes at the university and found out that she was pregnant. Her financial situation had been an average college student’s debt. She also worked at a local restaurant and lived in an apartment with her significant other. She had chosen to get an abortion. Her deciding factor was that she was only 20 years old and that she could not support her lifestyle and a child at the same time.

In another experience, there was a young woman who had a similar financial circumstance. She was supporting her younger sisters and attending classes. She also had to take care of her mother who was terminally ill. She decided to go along with the birth of her baby. She hadn’t regretted getting pregnant and she is now a college graduate and working as a social worker in Bangor.

It is really important to share your stories of hardship and struggles. It helps release the pressure that the stresses cause and also can benefit others while they make their own decisions in a similar situation. By going to this event, other people got a chance to find their own choices.

Robert G. Yandow on York Toll Plaza

York— The Toll Plaza in York, Me, has been under discussion for a remodel. This has been brought to many town meetings and the Maine Turnpike Authority has suggested moving the tollbooths in a different area in York. While local residents and committee members have thought that adding two tollbooths would be better and save money in the town. In an interview preformed a couple of days ago, I talked with York’s Town Manager, Robert G. Yandow on his thoughts on the construction.

When first bringing up the resent meeting that Yandow had with the rest of the town offices, he sounded stressed and worried. The selectmen have voted formally to oppose the MTA’s requests. Yandow worked with the Think Again for efforts against the MTA. This organization is citizen oriented. They are based in the York and help residents speak their voice on local politics and changes in the town. Yandow said, “These people are making a difference for the whole town. Without their help, many things would be different including the toll plaza and local parks.”

After briefly talking about some of his believes in property taxes, I asked his view on what would happen is the toll plaza was voted to be moved farther down Interstate 95. He told me, “If the town voted to move the tollbooths, many citizens would lose their homes and be forced to find other homes elsewhere.” It was shocking that he had put his opinion so bluntly. Being a busy man, and having this issue still in progress, it is relevant that he would feel so angered by the MTA’s actions.

Yandow gave his views on many citizen based organizations throughout the town. “I encourage you to get involved with your own town.” He stated this after I told him that I was from out of state. This is what he tells everyone in his town, cause he expresses community interests with residents he can currently contact him at his office number or at ryandow@yorkmaine.org for more information.