X-Ray Mag

August 2017

Collecting news and leads using Twitter

A string of Twitter accounts dedicated this specific purpose has been set up with the following login credentials.

Each account goes with a specific subject as indicated by the account name as follows: 

-- It is all pretty logical and easy to memorise.

If you are unfamiliar with Twitter

Twitter is an online social networking and microblogging service that enables its users to send and read text-based posts of up to 140 characters, known as "tweets".

in short, it is where mobile texting (SMS) meets the web - with a few bells and whistles - and can be done from computers, tablets and smartphones.

You can 'Tweet' in a number of ways:

Panning for news-nuggets

Via the widely cast net of our 'intelligence network' we are subjected to a massive influx of news of various relevance to the subject matters in which we deal.

So how do we deal with it?

One may be excused for thinking that it is all about rebroadcasting as much as possible − and the more the better − and letting the reader cherry-pick what is interesting. - Not so!

WE, the editors, do the sorting and pick what is relevant

We do the picking, not the readers, and we have to be very selective.

How to post articles on our website

Part 1 - Preparing texts and images + content curation

Before we can upload anything we need to find, assess and edit/write a post and find images, graphics and/or videos to go with it.

Either we outright author the article ourselves. Or we write up a post based on other sources -  as is mostly the case when we report on news; In doing so we apply a process which is widely known as content curation.

Announcing Bluewater Photo’s 2017 SoCal Shootout

6 years ago By Matthew Meier

The 2017 SoCal Shootout is just around the corner!! Bluewater Photo is excited to run this competition again, and registration is now open. This weekend long competition brings together underwater photographers of all levels throughout Southern California. Starting Friday morning and spanning through Sunday night, participants have the opportunity to shoot photos in the Pacific Ocean anywhere south of Pt. Conception to north of the Mexican border to be eligible. Continuing into its 7th year, entry for the competition is still only $40. Those interested in participating can sign up online.

Maldives Diving Adventures opens the season with amazing promotions

6 years ago By Matthew Meier

Since its conception in 2015, ADORA has been one of the top choices for tourists who visit Maldives in this season. ADORA is a 37m live-aboard which is constructed according to modern standards and provides luxurious travelling to its customers. It consists of 11 cabins which can accommodate up to 21 guests. The cabin services that it provides are divided into three categories; Standard, Ocean View and Deluxe. It has a sundeck built on board for travelers to relax and enjoy the journey in an open space with plenty of fresh air and sunlight for a comfortable journey.