VENTAJAS Y DESVENTAJAS DE FACEBOOK

Desventajas:

● Quizá la desventaja más grande que tiene Facebook es la falta de privacidad, ya que se debe configurarla correctamente para no tener convenientes como que alguien que no queramos visite nuestro perfil, o lea nuestros datos íntimos.

● Hay muchos usuarios que se vuelven adictos a Facebook porque empiezan a depender de esta red social, queriendo estar constantemente actualizados. Esta es la desventaja más grave.

● Hay muchas personas que se crean un perfil falso en Facebook y que otros usuarios agregan a estas personas como "amigos" y luego los propietarios de los falsos perfiles roban datos a esta gente. De esta forma existen casos de niños secuestrados por criminales, entre otras salvajadas.

● Si hay alguna foto en Facebook en la cual estas etiquetado/a, y no quieres estarlo, es muydificil denunciar la foto y que finalmente la eliminen o te saquen la etiqueta. Esta es una desventaja muy molesta.

● Hay juegos que te crean vicio y como en algunos hay que pagar para conseguir mejores objetos, muchos usuarios de Facebook terminan desperdiciando dinero innecesariamente.

Todas estas ventajas y desventajas que ofrece Facebook nacieron gracias a la tecnología informática. Pero, ¿a dónde nos conducen todas estas innovaciones?

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HABRA OTRA VENTAJA O DESVENTAJA???

VENTAJAS Y DESVENTAJAS DE FACEBOOK

Ventajas:

● Te permite estar conectado mediante el chat con personas del trabajo, familiares, o amigos. Esta es una gran ventaja ya que se puede estar en contacto todo el tiempo no solo cuando la otra persona está conectada sino que también cuando está desconectada, porque el mensaje se envía de la misma forma y será leído cuando la otra persona se conecte.

● Es una red social gratis. En realidad todas lo son pero quiero destacar que es una gran ventaja porque te permite estar conectado con mucha gente a la vez. Obviamente que para usar el servicio de Internet hay que pagar a una ISP pero el servicio de la web es gratis.

● Te permite conocer las últimas noticias de la actualidad debido a aplicaciones en Facebook y es posible comentarlas en tu muro para intercambiar ideas con otras personas.

● Es posible encontrar a personas que hayas perdido con el tiempo, ya que se puede buscarlas en esta red social y luego saber más datos de este individuo que antes no sabías.

● Se puede adjuntar contenido multimedia como fotos o videos para poder estar más en contacto con las personas que quieres sin depender únicamente del chat. Esta es una ventaja muy buena que te trae Facebook.

● Esta red social te permite crear una página de tu empresa, por ejemplo, para que esta pueda estar en contacto con sus clientes. Esta es una gran ventaja.

● Es posible crear encuestas para tener una vista panorámica y democrática de lo que piensa la mayoria de la gente. 

● Facebook te da la posibilidad de difundir y dar a conocer ideologías o hechos de la actualidad que pueden resultar interesantes. Esta es otra gran ventaja.

GANAR DINERO CON ENCUESTAS EN INTERNET

Actualmente usted podra ver muchisimos sitios y anuncios que dicen que gane dinero contestando encuestas, es por ello que escribo este articulo. Me han preguntado frecuentemente si se puede ganar dinero contestando encuestas y la respuesta es no lo suficuente y mas bien diria que no. Una encuesta es realizada principalmente para estudios de mercado y estudios de preferencias y habitos politicos, economicos, culturales y algunos mas, pero estos son las principales razones por las que se hace una encuesta.Para que una encuesta sea veridica se deben encuestar individuos que representen a la totalidad de la poblacion en algunos casos y al mercado objetivo en otros, es por ello que se deben encuestar muchas personas y en la mayoria de los casos personas con un perfil determinado. 

ESAS ENCUESTAS, ¿SON REALES? 

Sí. Y no. Nos explicamos: 

1) Recabar información de los usuarios y potenciales clientes es una práctica común -e imprescindible- en el marketing, y todas las empresas las realizan: son los famosos estudios de mercado. 

2) Cuando los estudios los realizan empresas serias, la privacidad está asegurada, así como el cumplimiento de los beneficios o incentivos prometidos a quienes participan en el estudio. 

3) Pero, como ocurre en cualquier otro ámbito, sobre todo desde que existe Internet, nunca faltan los inescrupulosos que intentan hacerse pasar por empresas de estudios de mercado con fines "non sanctos". 

¿COMO SE SI LA PROPUESTA ES VERDADERA? 

La clave, por lo tanto, reside en identificar si se trata de una empresa seria o no. Esto no siempre resulta evidente, porque las grandes empresas -que son las que habitualmente identificamos- no realizan los estudios directamente, sino que contratan a empresas especializadas para que lo hagan. 

Y estas empresas, si bien son muy conocidas en el ámbito empresarial, raramente lo son fuera de ese ámbito, por lo que a veces resulta difícil saber si la empresa que nos contacta es real -y seria-. 

Por ello, a veces hace falta consultar a alguien informado, pero lo que es seguro es que: 

1) Las empresas de estudios de mercado serias no hacen spam, ni envían correo no solicitado para conseguir participantes. 
Si usted recibe un email invitándolo a participar, siempre será uno enviado por un tercero a quien usted conoce, o por una empresa de quien usted ya ha sido cliente. 

2) Las empresas serias siempre se identifican con todos sus datos, incluyendo los de su página web institucional, en la que usted podrá chequear todos sus antecedentes. 

3) Las empresas serias no hacen "inscripciones indiscriminadas". Muy por el contrario, eligen concienzudamente a quienes invitarán a participar en un estudio. Por lo tanto, mal podrían utilizar el spam como medio de buscar participantes.

4) Si realiza una búsqueda en Google con el nombre de la empresa, encontrará decenas de páginas de resultados que la mencionan, que incluirán desde sitios empresariales a periódicos y revistas de negocios. 

WOMEN S HEALTH

WOMENS HEALTH

A SUPERFRUIT FOR WEIGHT LOSS

A superfruit for weight loss? Experts indicate that it could be apples! And, since we all know that most people gain more weight between now and Christmas than any other time of the year, this is news we all can use--right this second!

Here's the details: In a study of mice, researchers at University of Iowa report that apples--which are rich in a compound called ursolic acid (found in apple skins)--may increase your body's ability to burn calories and build muscle.

So maybe for every Christmas cookie you eat, munch on an apple slice too!

Are you a regular apple eater?

P.S. 16 percent of your calories may come from this surprising source! Experts call it "food porn" and say it may make you pack on pounds...

So, start to eat apples and apples and apples........ :D

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HEALTH INSURANCE

HEALTH INSURANCE

The cost of individual health plans

Pricing is probably the most bewildering aspect of individual health plans, so it's worth your time to shop around for health insurance quotes. For instance, premiums for similar products from different insurers can vary by as much as 50 percent for the same person.

Don't let confusion tempt you to go without coverage. You might be healthy today, but develop a serious illness or suffer an injury tomorrow, which could lead to financial disaster if you’re uninsured. Sixty-two percent of bankruptcies are related to medical bills, according to a 2009 study in the American Journal of Medicine. Plus, you'll lose your rights to group health coverage of pre-existing conditions if you go without insurance for 63 days or more, a time period set by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

How to choose an individual health insurance plan

Ask yourself these key questions:

• Are my family’s doctors in the plan’s network? You pay more to visit health care providers outside the plan’s network, so look for a plan with a robust network of primary care physicians, specialists and hospitals.  
• What are my family’s health care needs? Consider the services you and your family will need on a regular basis. If your child has asthma, will he have to see an asthma specialist routinely to keep it under control?
• What will be my out-of-pocket expenses and monthly premiums? Out-of-pocket costs include the deductible, copays for office and emergency room visits and co-insurance. Generally the lower the out-of-pocket costs are, the higher the premium is. Paying a much higher premium just to get a low copay doesn’t make sense if you go to the doctor only a couple of times a year. However, choosing the plan with the lowest premium is unwise if you can’t afford to pay the out-of-pocket costs when you get sick. 

• Does the plan cover prescriptions and X-rays? Not all individual health plans cover prescription drugs, one of the most frequently used benefits. Review the terms of coverage to determine if your current prescriptions are covered and at what level. X-rays are a routine part of some treatments, so make sure they are covered in each plan you consider.
• Do I prefer certain specialists? Some plans limit the types of providers you can see. If you want to visit an acupuncturist or chiropractor, be sure to ask your insurance agent about coverage for these services. Psychotherapy and other mental health services will likely have specific limitations as well.
• How can I save money on the premium? One way is to look for a high-deductible health plan with a tax-advantaged health savings account (HSA). The HSA lets you save pre-tax money for out-of-pocket medical expenses, such as the deductible and medical care not covered by the health plan. Unused money rolls over from one year to the next, and you keep the account, even if you change health plans. Most high-deductible plans today cover the full scope of health care services and, under the Patient Protection Act, must fully cover preventive care.  
• What will it cost me for emergency care? Read the policy’s fine print about coverage for emergency care and hospital stays. Compare costs for copayments and co-insurance and how those costs and services, such as surgery care, apply toward the deductible.

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HEALTH INSURANCE

HEALTH INSURANCE

Ask for a "free look" 
Lots of things come with a trial period — your gym membership, magazine subscription and virtually anything hawked on an infomercial — but did you know that you can sometimes test-drive your insurance plan? They call this a free look, and it basically means that you can get your money back if you're unsatisfied within a set period of time, explained Katz. The key here, though, is staying on top of things and making sure you follow the guidelines. Restrictions vary by company and plan, but you could have anywhere from one to six weeks to ask for a refund — probably in writing.

Consider a Health Savings Account 
An HSA is a great option for people who generally only have to whip out their insurance card once or twice a year. Maybe you go for a yearly checkup, and then to the doctor if you have the flu. It goes hand-in-hand with an insurance policy that has a high deductible ($1,100 for individuals; $2,200 for families), but low premiums. The money you save on premiums each month can be deposited into the HSA pre-tax, where it grows tax-deferred. You then use it to pay for any unexpected medical expenses. The bonus? Once you turn 65, you can withdraw any money you didn't use and spend it on anything you want, including funding your retirement.

Negotiate You've chosen a plan, but you're still not home free. Bills can pop up everywhere, from services that aren't covered to doctor and hospital co-pays to costs for prescriptions. Many insurers have instituted a system of preferred pricing when it comes to prescriptions, meaning that if yours isn't generic and on a list, it could still cost a bundle.

"Now, even people with employer coverage are having to be smart shoppers for prescription drugs, especially if they have a regular medication that is pretty expensive," said Lankford. Keep your costs low by shopping around (prices can vary among pharmacies — your best bet is a discount store or price club) and asking for generics whenever available. You can also have your doctor write out a prescription for a longer period of time, so you'll get a 90-day supply instead of a 30, advised Katz.

The co-pay will be the same. And don't be afraid to negotiate with your doctor if you're paying out of pocket. In a recent Harris Interactive poll, three out of five people who did so received a discount. With the cost of a single visit often tallying over $200, it's definitely worth a try.

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HEALTH INSURANCE

HEALTH INSURANCE

Health insurance is a big ball of wax — so big, in fact, that many of us put it on the back burner rather than deal with it. But it's one of the most important decisions we have to make as consumers. Not only does it determine the care that we receive should our health take a wrong turn, but it can be the wild card in your financial plan. Roughly half of all bankruptcies filed in the United States are caused by illness and medical bills.

Whether our next president will be able to wrangle our healthcare system remains to be seen. Until then, choosing the right healthcare plan remains one of your most important decisions — not just for those people who are selecting from an employer's benefits menu, but for those 46.6 million uninsured Americans who are trying to put at least some coverage in place.

Here's how to whittle down the choices and keep costs for premiums, co-pays and prescriptions from draining your bank account:

Location 

Insurance plans and prices vary widely by state. New York, for example, has some of the most expensive individual plans in the country, largely due to its guaranteed-issue policy that requires companies to insure everyone, regardless of health.

The best way to kick off your shopping is by doing a little research on your state's insurance Web site, says Kimberly Lankford, author of "The Insurance Maze: How You Can Save Money on Insurance and Still Get the Coverage You Need" (Kaplan Business, 2006). A good site will list companies available in your area, prices for both individual and family plans, and any lower-cost options your state offers if you meet certain income requirements.

Write out your priorities 
Do you love your current doctors? Then you should choose an insurance company that covers their service. "It's so important that you make a list of the top five things important to you, and bring them up to the broker or insurance company," advised Michelle Katz, a healthcare consultant and author of "101 Health Insurance Tips" (LifeTips.com, Inc., 2007). This way you can really start to narrow things down by your needs, whether that means low premiums, customer service or the doctor you've been seeing since college.

Don't be afraid to use a broker 

An insurance broker can be a huge help. He can do the legwork to find a well-suited insurance company, help shop for the best rates, and explain the ins and outs of your plan. To find a reputable broker, check credentials with either the National Association of Insurance Underwriters (nahu.org) or the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (naic.org). You also want to make sure he has a large "book," the industry term for the network of providers he works with. More options mean a better deal and a better fit.

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