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Since the invention of the internet, there has been a lot of stigma and skepticism surrounding the medium. How many times have you heard a friend or work colleague rant about how impersonal the internet is, how it isolates people from the real world or even real people? As a blogger, I hear it all the time. Despite the fact that I have met a large number of people from the online world in the flesh, a few of my friends still giggle that I have "internet friends".
Whether you love the internet or resent its ever-expanding presence in our lives, the simple truth remains that it's not going anywhere. And that's not a bad thing. The internet is not something to be hated or feared - it's an accessible channel that brings people together. I'm not talking about online dating sites or chat rooms (although, let's face it, they do connect people in a creepy/sexy sort of way...), but more of what a powerful communication tool it can be to keep you close to your loved ones when you can't physically be with him. I can't tell you how grateful I am for the invention of Skype, which allows me to talk to my 81-year-old Nana in Spain or see my cousins all the way over in America for free. In fact, I personally believe that thanks to the internet, we're all closer together than ever before.
NIVEA, the clever people who have been providing the world with affordable skin care for a mind-blowing 100 years, also think that the way the internet keeps people close is pretty damn cool, and have launched a new campain to celebrate this called "A Million Moments of Closeness". NIVEA are inviting you to celebrate 21st century closeness by uploading photos of you sharing a cosy moment with a friend, colleague, sibling, partner, parent or relative over at their Facebook page - www.facebook.com/niveauk. They are also holding road shows across the UK where you and a friend can jump into a photobooth and have your picture instantly uploaded. However you choose to enter, you’re in with the chance to win prizes! Every day a picture of the day will be selected by psychologist, Professor Geoff Beattie, and the winner will receive one of 100 prizes worth £100. They are also encouraging people to wade in on the technology-closeness debate, so if you have a thought or two on the subject be sure to head over to their Facebook page to speak your mind.
If you need inspiration for your submission, here are some wonderfully cheesy stock images to get you in the zone...
Much love,
Frankie
Swell Vintage
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Since the invention of the internet, there has been a lot of stigma and skepticism surrounding the medium. How many times have you heard a friend or work colleague rant about how impersonal the internet is, how it isolates people from the real world or even real people? As a blogger, I hear it all the time. Despite the fact that I have met a large number of people from the online world in the flesh, a few of my friends still giggle that I have "internet friends".
Whether you love the internet or resent its ever-expanding presence in our lives, the simple truth remains that it's not going anywhere. And that's not a bad thing. The internet is not something to be hated or feared - it's an accessible channel that brings people together. I'm not talking about online dating sites or chat rooms (although, let's face it, they do connect people in a creepy/sexy sort of way...), but more of what a powerful communication tool it can be to keep you close to your loved ones when you can't physically be with him. I can't tell you how grateful I am for the invention of Skype, which allows me to talk to my 81-year-old Nana in Spain or see my cousins all the way over in America for free. In fact, I personally believe that thanks to the internet, we're all closer together than ever before.
NIVEA, the clever people who have been providing the world with affordable skin care for a mind-blowing 100 years, also think that the way the internet keeps people close is pretty damn cool, and have launched a new campain to celebrate this called "A Million Moments of Closeness". NIVEA are inviting you to celebrate 21st century closeness by uploading photos of you sharing a cosy moment with a friend, colleague, sibling, partner, parent or relative over at their Facebook page - www.facebook.com/niveauk. They are also holding road shows across the UK where you and a friend can jump into a photobooth and have your picture instantly uploaded. However you choose to enter, you’re in with the chance to win prizes! Every day a picture of the day will be selected by psychologist, Professor Geoff Beattie, and the winner will receive one of 100 prizes worth £100. They are also encouraging people to wade in on the technology-closeness debate, so if you have a thought or two on the subject be sure to head over to their Facebook page to speak your mind.
If you need inspiration for your submission, here are some wonderfully cheesy stock images to get you in the zone...
Much love,
Frankie
Swell Vintage
x
Since the invention of the internet, there has been a lot of stigma and skepticism surrounding the medium. How many times have you heard a friend or work colleague rant about how impersonal the internet is, how it isolates people from the real world or even real people? As a blogger, I hear it all the time. Despite the fact that I have met a large number of people from the online world in the flesh, a few of my friends still giggle that I have "internet friends".
Whether you love the internet or resent its ever-expanding presence in our lives, the simple truth remains that it's not going anywhere. And that's not a bad thing. The internet is not something to be hated or feared - it's an accessible channel that brings people together. I'm not talking about online dating sites or chat rooms (although, let's face it, they do connect people in a creepy/sexy sort of way...), but more of what a powerful communication tool it can be to keep you close to your loved ones when you can't physically be with him. I can't tell you how grateful I am for the invention of Skype, which allows me to talk to my 81-year-old Nana in Spain or see my cousins all the way over in America for free. In fact, I personally believe that thanks to the internet, we're all closer together than ever before.
NIVEA, the clever people who have been providing the world with affordable skin care for a mind-blowing 100 years, also think that the way the internet keeps people close is pretty damn cool, and have launched a new campain to celebrate this called "A Million Moments of Closeness". NIVEA are inviting you to celebrate 21st century closeness by uploading photos of you sharing a cosy moment with a friend, colleague, sibling, partner, parent or relative over at their Facebook page - www.facebook.com/niveauk. They are also holding road shows across the UK where you and a friend can jump into a photobooth and have your picture instantly uploaded. However you choose to enter, you’re in with the chance to win prizes! Every day a picture of the day will be selected by psychologist, Professor Geoff Beattie, and the winner will receive one of 100 prizes worth £100. They are also encouraging people to wade in on the technology-closeness debate, so if you have a thought or two on the subject be sure to head over to their Facebook page to speak your mind.
If you need inspiration for your submission, here are some wonderfully cheesy stock images to get you in the zone...
Much love,
Frankie
Swell Vintage
x
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