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By Jenny Khoo

The standards to follow in buying a pair of shoes does not merely rely on the looks but also rely on the feel it gives on the feet. Everyday we walk with our feet and our shoe or any footwear; the two are almost inseparable at outdoors. It is just important to have them working comfortably. Here are the basics to shoe-shopping. 

One of the most overused, if not abused part of our body are probably our feet. It is literally given heavy workload. Because it is the base, it has to support the entire human built, not to mention those extra pounds that many people keep. It also walks us a mile or more, used to kick and push, and some more tedious functions. The irony however, is that while our feet work too heavily, they receive too little of care and are more so often neglected until the day comes they call for your attention by giving you pain and similar discomforts. To avoid such, there is actually one good way of pampering the feet by choosing just the right type of shoes and other footwear. 

The psychology behind the use of shoes and other footwear should actually be to protect the feet while doing various activities, although many people have begun to wear them for fashion and décor, compromising the protective purposes of a shoe. This should not be the case because aesthetic and protective values of the shoes can be well incorporated to bring both glam and safeguard the feet as well. The key is to choosing the right fit for the right feet no matter what type of footwear one uses. 

Wearing nothing but the best shoes is essential to maintain foot health and some shoes are even use to correct some foot disorder. Basically, the characteristics of the shoes you should buy will depend largely on what it is intended for; should it be used for running, for casual events, or for mere day to day activities. However, general guidelines will guide you on how to choose the right shoes for you. 

First consideration should be the shoe construction. The shoes must be made of materials that allow the feet to breathe and molds perfectly unto it. The soles should be strong and flexible enough with a good gripping surface. Insoles have to be cushioned to absorb the blows when walking on hard surfaces. The arch should disperse weight over a wider area for a better balance. Shoes with rigid designs should be given extra support. 

The second to note when buying a pair of shoes is the perfect fit. Never force to buy much less wear ill-fitting footwear. If shoes have grown smaller in time, never attempt to wear them any further. Also, it would be important to have your feet be measured when buying shoes after sometime because your feet might have grown. Normally, the feet may not be perfectly symmetrical in size; it’s a must to choose the bigger size as reference. When you are out to shop for shoes, the best time to do so is in late afternoon. This is because the feet swell the most from all the day’s work and you can have the right fit during this time. 

Although the feet are the lowest part of your body, it should receive ample if not the highest care. And so, one should choose nothing but the best quality footwear that assures they get your feet not just stylish but more importantly, hazard-free.

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By Carolyn Cohn

With social media having such an incredibly strong foothold and print media stepping back a bit, you may wonder what is in the future for journalism. In the future, how will social media connect with journalism?

Social media has tremendously changed the way that journalists do their jobs. In order for journalists to be successful nowadays, they must be heavily involved with social media. They need to be tweeting, updating their various social media profiles and blogging. If they are not doing that, other journalists will be involved with social media and they will have a serious advantage over them. In the world of journalism, all successes depend on getting the story before anyone else does. Social media has created a filter for high-quality content. Another wonderful edge that journalists who are involved with social media have is that they are gaining the trust and credibility of their readers and they can interact and continue to strengthen the relationships. Journalists use social media to collect and syndicate the news. So, what will the relationship between social media and journalists be like in the future?

Journalists’ involvement in social media
Many businesses are actively using social media platforms to include news content in their web presences. There is an emphasis being placed on the quality and uniqueness of the news content. Many social media companies are either partnering with or buying news sites so that the two can offer both quality and quantity. The news content is customized for individuals and there is as much content as a person could possibly ever want or need.

Social media’ involvement in journalism
Nowadays, there are many journalists who no longer work with traditional print journalism at all. Their writing skills haven’t changed at all, however, the dissemination has changed dramatically. Because of the expansive capabilities of social media, journalists can offer all sorts of opportunities to their readers (such as being able to vote for their favorite news story, for example) that have never been available before. In short, the readers have much more direct and personal involvement with the journalists than ever before. With the interactive feature of social media platforms, it is completely conducive to the readers getting involved and interacting on a regular basis.

What will the future hold?
Social media will allow more people to be heard. Of course, the one thing that can happen is that a large amount of the content will not be high-quality content. Most people will only be interested in content that they really enjoy reading. When it comes to journalism, the facts must be backed up by credible sources and the credibility factor must be very high. There must be a great deal of substance to the content. Pretty, empty words really won’t go very far with the readers.

Conclusion
Journalists and the entire journalism industry has always been incredibly important. It is important to remember that staying in touch with the public is an objective that is at the top of the priority list and truly fulfills the needs of both sides—the journalists’ needs and the needs of the readers. The industry is ethical, filled with integrity, exciting, informative and educational. Journalists are a group of professionals who are well respected. It makes a great deal of sense for journalists to get involved with social media because, after all, it is all about the content and content is king!

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:  Carolyn Cohn is the Chief Editor of CompuKol Communications LLC. Mrs. Cohn has a wealth of experience in business writing as well as having a strong editorial background. She manages all of the company’s writers, journalists and editors as well as writing, editing and publishing several business articles a week on a consistent basis, which are syndicated globally. Mrs. Cohn has run several editorial departments for other companies. She has over 25 years of editorial experience and her expertise covers a wide range of media, such as online editing, and editing books, journal articles, abstracts, and promotional and educational materials. Throughout her career, Mrs. Cohn has established and maintained strong relationships with professionals from a wide variety of companies. The principle that governs her work is that all words need to be edited. Mrs. Cohn earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the State University of New York (SUNY) at Buffalo. Mrs. Cohn is a member of the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA).