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Facebook’s Forever Changing Privacy Settings

June 27, 2011 jhaniquew Facebook, imds11, privacy, Social Media

I’m sure that many people have heard, “be careful what you post on Facebook,” and other social networking sites alike.  In this day and age, employers are not hesitating to turn to Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, etc. to look over the profiles of their potential employees.  Some people do not want to believe this, but as one of my old mentors said, “your generation is Facebooking your opportunities away.”  I, in no way, am condoning that you hide things, other than personal information, but there are many different privacy settings available that some people may or may not know about.

My Facebook after tampering with the privacy settings.

Facebook is constantly changing their privacy settings.  Everytime I seem to have my page completely locked up, they change something else that I have to hear about someone protesting in the news.

Most recently, I found out how to disable your name from turning up in all search engines, as far as Facebook is concerned.  In my playing around, I also found out that some of my information that I thought I had blocked from people who are not my friends was still visible to them.  They added on new settings that require you to individually go in and set who can or can’t see your status updates, wall posts, picture albums, things you like, etc.  I could go on forever!  One instance, I found out that because I had logged into Facebook from my cell phone, it automatically posted my number on my page.  Despite my disabling the phone number setting, I had to manually go in and delete my number.

I’ve seen how-to article after how-to article on how to properly set your privacy settings, but they seem to get more complicated with the constant upgrades and add-ons to the site. I never knew that protecting yourself could be so hard!

Hopefully my YouTube video can help you better understand how to keep your personal information just that – personal.

 

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Can Britney Do It…One More Time?

June 26, 2011 dalynb blog, britney spears, concert review, Entertainment News, femme fatale, imds11, journalism, Music, UNLV

The Femme Fatale tour.

 

Sure, we have all heard about it. One of the biggest concerts of the summer, right? Britney’s comeback, right?

 

I was pessimistic.

 

On the eve of her return to Las Vegas for a show at the MGM Grand, I decided to take a little roadtrip to Anaheim to get a preview of what Vegas was in for. As I drove I had a million thoughts going through my head. Namely, the 2007 MTV Awards where a seemingly drunk Spears tripped her way through “Gimme More.” Her story seemed to have the makings to be another Hollywood tragedy….reminiscent of Elvis, Marilyn Monroe, Michael Jackson.

 

Still, Spears seems to have kept her fans even through the tumultuous latter part of the decade. And why? Because she has “it”, though no one seems to really be sure what “it” is in regard to her. She’s not a great singer, although she does have a unique voice. She is no longer an incredible dancer, though she keeps up with her backup dancers. What she is, however,  is an icon. She has the stage presence that can’t easily be replicated…and believe me…JIVE Records certainly tried when they had all but given up on Spears.

 

Upon arrival to the arena I was in awe of the variety of patrons. School girls, womanizers, and simply crazed fans of all ages and races. As my friends and I sat bored out of our mind when Nicki Manaj performed to a half empty arena…it became more clear to me. These other pop stars may be more talented…but they just don’t have the presence that Britney does on stage….they can’t hold the crowd’s attention…though like I said in the beginning of this entry, no one seems to really understand what “it” is about Spears.

(shot on IPhone4)

As the countdown began to Britney’s stage entrance the screams of the crowd were deafening. I sat anxiously thinking, “comeback?” “worth it?” “train wreck?” I had no idea what we were in for. As the stage props split to reveal Spears standing atop a staircase it was immediately clear—the Britney that these people fell in love with is back. On a tour that strictly prohibits drugs and alcohol…it was refreshing to see an in shape and coherent Britney dance, sing (with track of course), and entertain a crowd that seemed to be disappointed when they were forced to leave at the conclusion of the show.

 

So…VEGAS, if you have a chance to catch the Femme Fatale tour, I strongly recommend it. Whether you are a fan or not…you certainly will be in awe of the production…the “it” factor of Britney Spears.

 

UNLV’s own and www.breatheheavy.com webmaster, Jordan Miller, called the show “amazing” and the “best Britney has looking in years.”

 

For a full list of Femme Fatale tour dates and a chance at discounted tickets straight from Britney’s camp, check out www.famos.com.

 

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It’s NOT Privé…It’s Gallery!

June 23, 2011 jhaniquew imds11, las vegas, nightlife, Photography

Las Vegas has so many nightclubs that a new one opening sometimes goes unnoticed.  When Planet Hollywood’s nightclub Privé closed in April 2010, all I ever heard was the bad wrap they got for the unsavory activities that went on within the club.

Gallery Nightclub inside Planet Hollywood

A year later, Planet Hollywood has reopened the doors of the club with a new name, new staff, and strictly enforced rules.  Gallery Nightclub, adjoined with the Pussycat Dolls Burlesque Lounge, has been doing their best to brush up the bad taste Privé left in everyone’s mouths.  Their staff of well-organized, take-no-crap security and the dancers that elegantly tangle and untangle themselves in the nets that are mounted to the ceiling give off a different vibe than the one that had “caution” written all over it a year ago.

Gallery was the first club I visited upon turning 21 in April.  I have been to other clubs since then, but I can honestly say that none are as well put together as this one.  The chemistry between the staff was evident from the moment I walked through the door.  While you would think the security would be tense, waiting for something bad to happen, they were friendly and had fun all while doing their job.  The DJs choice of music was impeccable, playing songs for every creed and color in the venue.  Gallery has such a positive atmosphere that I wouldn’t mind going back over and over again.

For my photo essay, I used my Nikon Coolpix S70 and my iPhone 4 to take the pictures.  People are always taking pictures in the club so I didn’t have to be very discreet about how I did it.  I definitely didn’t take direct pictures of anyone because I didn’t want anyone to feel uncomfortable.

Though Gallery doesn’t have quite as popular of a reputation as other clubs, I’m sure they will get there and people will see that it definitely is not Privé.

 

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