If you’re ever twisted your ankle off a curb, bumped a stranger, or walked into a street post while texting—you need this app. ‘Transparent Screen’ for Android allows you to look through your device so you can anticipate any dangerous obstacles in your way while you’re texting on-the-go by harnessing the power of your camera to create the illusion of transparency. Just watch out for your battery life while using the app, as it’ll drain quickly. Full story at GeekOSystem. All the top tech. Permalink | Leave a comment »
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Fired Funnybones
Squidoo Top 100 Lenses (Work At Home Category)8 Feb 2012 | 4:43 pm<p>Almost everyone has been axed, dismissed, down-sized, kicked out, laid-off, pushed, sacked, stiffed, shoved out the door or been given the boot, the elbow, or the old heave-ho, not to mention their exit slips or their walking papers, perhaps... -
using Basic HTML in Squidoo lenses
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Tunica Futurity and Classic
Sally Harrison's Blog7 Feb 2012 | 12:59 pmSean Flynn and Rey N Style Rey N Style, by Dual Smart Rey, took home the biggest single check from the recently concluded Tunica Futurity and Classic, but non-pro rider Kelle Earnheart broke the bank. Rey N Style, shown by Sean Flynn for Eddie Young, won the Futurity and $17,354, with 221.5 points, while Dual With Style, by Reys Dual Badger, claimed second with 218.5 under Clint Allen. Meanwhile, Kelle Earnheart won the Tunica Non-Pro Futurity with 217 points aboard A Spoonful Short, by Hes A Peptospoonful, and tied for reserve with 215.5 on Dual With Style. Brett Johnson was co-reserve on… -
Daily Wrap: January's List of Apps You Need to See and more
ReadWriteWeb8 Feb 2012 | 6:00 pmDan Rowinski rounds up the best apps, in our opinion, of January 2012. This and more in today's Daily Wrap. Sometimes it's difficult to catch everything that hits tech media in a day, so we wrap up some of the most talked about stories. We give you a daily recap of what you missed in the ReadWriteWeb Community, including a link to some of the most popular discussions in our offsite communities on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Google+ as well. Sponsor New iPhone, iPad and Android Apps for January 2012 In what is surely a labor of love, Dan Rowinski combs through the mass of apps released…
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Holy Kaw!
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Text while you walk (safely this time)
8 Feb 2012 | 6:18 pmIf you’re ever twisted your ankle off a curb, bumped a stranger, or walked into a street post while texting—you need this app. ‘Transparent Screen’ for Android allows you to look through your device so you can anticipate any dangerous obstacles in your way while you’re texting on-the-go by harnessing the power of your camera to create the illusion of transparency. Just watch out for your battery life while using the app, as it’ll drain quickly. Full story at GeekOSystem. All the top tech. Permalink | Leave a comment » -
Nintendo and Converse collaborate on an amazing sneaker
8 Feb 2012 | 5:25 pmClear out room in your closets, gamers. Converse is releasing their ‘One Star Super Mario Bros.’ shoe this March! Via Like Cool. Get your Nintendo fix. Permalink | Leave a comment » -
Why Congress is way richer than you [infographic]
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The bookcase that’s always ready for more
8 Feb 2012 | 4:19 pmThe thing about bibliophiles is that, before you know it, the bookcase is full and it’s time to drag in a few more boards and cinder blocks to accommodate the newcomers. With the REK, such worries are a thing of the past, as the system accordions out when more space is needed and collapses into a handy rectangle when it’s time to pack up shop and move on to greener pastures. Unfortunately, the price is listed as “on request” meaning the 99% is out of luck, but perhaps it’ll inspire you to hit the workshop for a little DIY action if you can drag your nose out of… -
How Harvard spends student tuition [infographic]
8 Feb 2012 | 3:24 pmVia Online Universities. (H/T Muhammad Saleem) The scoop on education. Permalink | Leave a comment »
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Fired Funnybones
8 Feb 2012 | 4:43 pm<p>Almost everyone has been axed, dismissed, down-sized, kicked out, laid-off, pushed, sacked, stiffed, shoved out the door or been given the boot, the elbow, or the old heave-ho, not to mention their exit slips or their walking papers, perhaps... -
How to Increase Your Web Traffic Traffic Avalanche Masterclass Review
7 Feb 2012 | 7:26 amIf you're one of the many thousands of people out there who's struggling to get traffic to their online business or affiliates then read on. You could be only one step away from succeeding but you don't even know it! <a href="http://www.marketerschoice.com/app/?Clk=4608063">... -
Interactive Investor Stock Broker
6 Feb 2012 | 10:02 am<p> Interactive Investor (www.iii.co.uk) is a free investment web site that gives a very wide range of investment services, advice and news. Interactive investor web-site can be used just as a portfolio tool or as a full on-line broker. The trading... -
Diary of a Small Business Owner
5 Feb 2012 | 4:13 pmThis lens shall provide small business resources and an overview of business ownerships and what it takes to run a small gourmet food company. Furthermore, I intend to chronicle past and current business events: pratfalls, successes, trials and error... -
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4 Feb 2012 | 3:52 amZorgverzekeringen zijn ieder jaar erg in trek aan het einde van het jaar, aangezien op dat moment de Nederlandse consument kan overstappen naar een andere zorgverzekeraar. Door de overheid wordt ieder jaar het basispakket aangepast en dit roept altij...
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Squidoo Top 100 Lenses (Squidoo Tips Category)
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using Basic HTML in Squidoo lenses
8 Feb 2012 | 3:39 pm<i>Before you start reading all this, you may want to <a href="http://www.squidoo.com/advancedhtml">open Advanced HTML</a> in a new tab, because you'll be wanting to check it out as soon as you've finished this!</i> -
Squidoo Lensranking - How Important It Is And How To Make It Better
8 Feb 2012 | 12:03 pm<p style="margin-left: 20px; margin-right: 20px"> I believe that the <strong>lensranking</strong> and the<strong> LensRank system</strong> (<i><b>algorithm</b></i>) are very important to... -
Johann
8 Feb 2012 | 5:43 amHi, I'm Johann! I'm an <a href="http://www.squidoo.com/agilityfordogs">agility dog</a>, <a href="http://www.squidoo.com/herdingfordogs">herder</a>, marrow bone lover, <a href="http://raiseagreendog.com">green... -
Squidoopedia
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Adsense Click Fraud
7 Feb 2012 | 4:46 pmClick fraud occurs in pay per click online advertising when a person, automated script, or computer program imitates a legitimate user of a web browser clicking on an ad, for the purpose of generating an improper charge per click. Click fraud is the...
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Sally Harrison's Blog
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Tunica Futurity and Classic
7 Feb 2012 | 12:59 pmSean Flynn and Rey N Style Rey N Style, by Dual Smart Rey, took home the biggest single check from the recently concluded Tunica Futurity and Classic, but non-pro rider Kelle Earnheart broke the bank. Rey N Style, shown by Sean Flynn for Eddie Young, won the Futurity and $17,354, with 221.5 points, while Dual With Style, by Reys Dual Badger, claimed second with 218.5 under Clint Allen. Meanwhile, Kelle Earnheart won the Tunica Non-Pro Futurity with 217 points aboard A Spoonful Short, by Hes A Peptospoonful, and tied for reserve with 215.5 on Dual With Style. Brett Johnson was co-reserve on… -
2012 Tunica Futurity
2 Feb 2012 | 8:24 amFollow links below for 2012 Tunica Futurity results: 4-year-old Amateur 4-year-old Non-Pro 4-year-old Non-Pro Ltd 4-year-old Open 4-year-old Open Ltd 5/6-year-old Amateur 5/6-year-old Non-Pro 5/6-year-old Non-Pro Ltd 5/6-year-old Open Find results of other shows this year. -
Jim Helzer: On the cutting edge
1 Feb 2012 | 7:18 pmHe commands respect in both the Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred race industries through the champions he has owned and bred, and his term as president of the American Quarter Horse Association in 2006. His JEH Stallion Station in Pilot Point, Texas is acclaimed as one of the Southwest’s leading breeding facilities. Jim Helzer and Apollitical Jess But Jim Helzer, 72, who last year received the prestigious John W. Galbreath Award for “outstanding enterprise in the equine industry,” is not one to rest on his laurels. In 2011, he branched out into advanced reproductive… -
Rachel Alexandra delivers again
30 Jan 2012 | 11:02 am2009 Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra – the first-ever 3-year-old filly to be named Horse of the Year – delivered her first foal on January 22 at Stonestreet Farm, Lexington, Ky. The bay colt, owned by Stonestreet Farm and Harold McCormick, was sired by 2007 and 2008 Horse of the Year Curlin. “Rachel is a natural mother and took to the colt immediately,” said Stonestreet Farm manager Gary Megibben. Rachel Alexandra made headlines in 2009, when she became the first filly in 85 years to win the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico. That same year she scored eight victories in… -
Oh Cay Do Over with a Lach Down on Augusta Futurity
29 Jan 2012 | 9:58 amCollins and Oh Cay Do OverPatrick and Laura Collins, whose Oh Miss Caroline won $200,000 as champion of the 2011 NCHA Futurity last December, renewed their reign on Saturday, as Oh Cay Do Over and Lach Down claimed the titles of champion and co-reserve in the Augusta Futurity. Both horses were shown by Craig Thompson, who rode their half-sister, Oh Miss Caroline, to her NCHA Futurity win. “This mare has that mental ability like Felix,” said Patrick Collins, referring to Oh Cay Do Over and her three-quarter brother Oh Cay Felix, 2006 NCHA Futurity Open champion under Thompson and…
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Daily Wrap: January's List of Apps You Need to See and more
8 Feb 2012 | 6:00 pmDan Rowinski rounds up the best apps, in our opinion, of January 2012. This and more in today's Daily Wrap. Sometimes it's difficult to catch everything that hits tech media in a day, so we wrap up some of the most talked about stories. We give you a daily recap of what you missed in the ReadWriteWeb Community, including a link to some of the most popular discussions in our offsite communities on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Google+ as well. Sponsor New iPhone, iPad and Android Apps for January 2012 In what is surely a labor of love, Dan Rowinski combs through the mass of apps released… -
Stop Saying "Finally"
8 Feb 2012 | 5:50 pmFIIIINALLY! Google released a Chrome beta for Android! GODDDDD. What took them so long? All the Ice Cream Sandwich users have been waiting, like, FOREVER! Finally, Tweetbot for iPad came out. I've only been asking them for, like, EIGHT MONTHS! Jeez. Apple fiiiinally released iTunes Match after a whole month, and it didn't even work right! Listen to how this sounds. How do we, the tech bloggers, get away with headlines like this? Where do users get off complaining impatiently about updates to a service that costs them $2.99? Or a free service? Let's have a reality check. Remember how awesome… -
10 Ways to Win Over Writers
8 Feb 2012 | 5:00 pmAs a PR person, product developer, CEO or whatever, you're probably more interested in getting noticed by the media than developing a relationship with a particular writer. That's one way to go about it. Then there's that old-fashioned "building a relationship with a real person not a robot" idea. You know, treating people like people and taking the time to get to know them. Oh right, yeah, forgot about that. Writers, like artists, are sensitive to ideas and people. But not every writer will get you or your product - and in the tech world as in any world, each writer has their own… -
Nginx Continues Growth, Adds Commercial Offerings
8 Feb 2012 | 4:30 pmAccording to the Netcraft Web Server Survey for February 2012, Nginx was "the only server to experience a non-negligible market share increase this month" by picking up 0.27 percentage points. Good news for the upstart Web server, just as the brand-new company behind Nginx takes the wraps off its commercial packages. Nginx has had quite the growth spurt over the past year. In February of last year Nginx had 7.57% of the market, or about 21 million domains hosted with Nginx. Microsoft had 20.04%, or about 57 million. Apache was at 60.10%, with more than 171 million domains. Sponsor… -
Do Your Users Get You? Test Them With Solidify
8 Feb 2012 | 3:59 pmZURB launched yet another handy design application to help anyone test Web products they're working on. This one is called Solidify. It takes care of one of the most annoying parts of building an interface: testing clickable prototypes. Solidify lets you build a working test of your design and give it to users to see if it makes sense to them. It also gives you analytics on how your testers performed. Along with the new app, ZURB opened a new apps page showcasing all the great Web design helpers it has made, many of which we've covered on ReadWriteWeb. ZURB's tools let you make simple…
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How to Succinctly Report a Blog Issue to Tech Support
8 Feb 2012 | 6:07 amThis guest post is by Matthew Setter of Malt Blue. How often do you find it happening to you? You discover an issue with your site, or one of your community members emails you to tell you about it, and soon you start to see tweets about it too. Maybe it’s as simple as an error message that detracts from the professional appearance of your site. Perhaps the contact form doesn’t send messages to your contact email address. Or is it that the whole site just displays as a blank page, otherwise known as the white page of death? You’re not a programmer, a software engineer or a seasoned… -
Make Your Blog Load Faster than ProBlogger: Part 2
7 Feb 2012 | 12:05 pmThis guest post is by Devesh of WP Kube. A few months ago, I wrote a guest post here called How to Make Your Blog Load Faster than ProBlogger. Today, I’ll go into some more detailed advice to help you speed up your site even more. If you’re a blogger, you already know about the importance of blog loading speed, and the role it plays in search engine rank and marketing your blog. But if this is new territory for you, here are three quick reasons why you need to speed up your blog: Google includes website loading speed as an important metric in their ranking algorithm. If you want… -
How I Beat my Best Month Ever by Doing Something Good, Better [Case Study]
7 Feb 2012 | 6:04 amMid-December 2010: on my photography site, we launched a new campaign—our first ever 12 Days of Christmas promotion. The result was my biggest month of earnings ever up to that point. The idea was simple: offer discounts on 12 products over the 12 days leading up to Christmas. I used a mix of my own ebooks and products from other photography sites with affiliate commissions. The result was massive. Not only did we see some great revenue generated, it created some lovely buzz on the site. Due to the success of the 2010 campaign, in mid-December 2011 we launched our second 12 Days of… -
Six Steps to Make Sure Your Site Is Ready to Go Viral
6 Feb 2012 | 6:00 amThis guest post is by Nancy Sathre-Vogel of Family on Bikes. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. Surely Google Analytics was confusing my site with another, way more popular site. There was no way my visitor numbers could be so high! And yet they were. One of my posts had taken off and was spreading like wildfire. Those viral post phenomena that happen to others were now happening to me. The first day, 17,000 visitors came to my website. The next day we topped out at 56,000. Readers were coming in droves. It was exciting. It was exhilarating. My site, viral! Wow! And then I took a… -
How to Handle Criticism: a Practical Guide
5 Feb 2012 | 12:03 pmImage by Stuart RichardsAs bloggers, each of us has to deal with criticism. Blogging is a very public activity—almost all of us has the goal of gaining readers to our blogs—and the more people you reach, the more likely it is that you’ll hear criticisms. “You’re wrong…” “How can you say that? You don’t know what you’re talking about.” “I couldn’t disagree more…” “This is the last time I read this blog!” These are just some of the criticisms bloggers regularly face—I’ve received versions of…
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Throw Away the Maps
6 Feb 2012 | 1:30 amPeople judge us by the path they’ve seen us walk before. They can’t anticipate our future steps. We, ourselves, look to how things have been, what seems to be the lay of the land, without realizing that the maps are not the territory. Want to succeed at work? Then don’t try to do your job. Instead, work towards something larger, more meaningful, and something that blends your convictions internally with your best ability to help others externally. Want to create something new? Then throw away the old, or maybe join two disparate old things together into something new. The… -
The Next Social Networks
5 Feb 2012 | 1:30 amThe rage in social networks right now is Pinterest, partly because it’s probably the first social network that has a much higher adoption rate by females than males, and partly because it’s an interesting concept: somewhere between visual social bookmarking and scrapbooking. What also might not be immediately obvious is that it’s just “easier” to interact there. In that way, Pinterest has something in common with Instagram, which is community around photos. What I’m interested in, though, is Gentlemint, which I keep calling “Pinterest for… -
Learn From Adele – Build Your Platform
3 Feb 2012 | 1:30 amJacq and I just watched Adele Live At The Royal Albert Hall (amazon affiliate link), and though every song was just wonderfully done, I found myself fascinated by what Adele was doing in between each song. Because even though most people would be interested in hearing her belt out her amazing repertoire of hits, what I took away from the performance was Adele’s real magical ability: the ability to resonate with her audience. What Adele Could Teach You About Impact I’m writing something about this right now for my upcoming book with Julien Smith, but I had to share some of the… -
Rob Gokee is a Musical Wizard
2 Feb 2012 | 8:05 amI had such a great experience working with award winning musical composer Rob Gokee. We did some musical work together, and the process was so amazing. Rob helped me create my theme song for Shhh! The Secret Show. So anyhow, he and I sat down to do an interview, and it’s a bit long, but it’s totally worth it. We talk about what collaboration feels like at a distance, what it takes to get music like this made for your own show, and a lot more. Rob’s a hero to me, and has been part of the community for a while. I was so fortunate to have worked with him. Can’t see the… -
Build Your Platform – Start
30 Jan 2012 | 1:30 amThe following is part ONE of a series called Build Your Platform. If you find it interesting, please consider subscribing for free to get the rest of the series. This post is long. You might want to bookmark it for later. The age of social media oversaturation is upon us. People are declaring Twitter bankruptcy to go along with their email bankruptcy. They cite not wanting to start on yet another social network as their reason for not getting more involved with Google+. And just as soon as you start getting into Pinterest, you hear about Path, but wait: there’s Gentlemint, which is…
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Gymkhana Games–Learn to Run a Pole Bending Race
6 Feb 2012 | 2:11 amLess than ideal trail conditions may mean you're ring or arena bound at this time of year. That makes it a great time to learn something new. Gymkhana games are a great way to have fun, whether you are riding with a few friends or on your own. One of the most popular games is Pole Bending. Pole Bending isn't just a fun game, it's also a great way to build on your riding skills, honing your rein and leg aids and helping you to learn balance and how it affects your horse. In a schooling situation it's called riding a serpentine, with the biggest difference being it's not a race. This game is… -
Take the Horse Age Quiz
26 Jan 2012 | 10:25 amHow much do you know about horse age and longevity? Image:2006 K. Blocksdorf Take this quiz and test your knowledge. Need to learn more ...Read Full Post -
Strangles–Disease Profile
23 Jan 2012 | 9:18 pmStrangles is a rather old fashioned name for a rather common equine respiratory illness. The name comes from the strangled breathing of a horse with badly inflamed glands in its throat. It's somewhat akin to the human 'strep throat' and can make a horse feel pretty miserable. When strangles hits, it tends to go through stables very quickly as it is very easily transmissible. This can shut a barn down for weeks, causing much worry and resulting in loss of income on top of vet bills. If you hear about strangles in a barn near you, you'll want to keep your distance until a few weeks after the… -
Is Your Horse Too Fat or Too Skinny?
19 Jan 2012 | 3:22 amHow do you tell if your horse is too fat or too skinny? Right now I can confirm that my horse is too fat. She is living unhappily in the 'diet pasture' with two other mares that also need to lose a few pounds. I know she's too fat by looking at certain areas on her body, and her overall condition. When she came to us, she was in very poor condition indeed. Within a few months however, she returned to a healthy weight and has never looked back. How do you tell if your horse is in good, but not too good shape? Read How to Assess the Healthy Weight For A Horse to be sure your horse is the weight… -
The Original Horse Bible–Book Review
16 Jan 2012 | 11:37 amSome times you need advice, and you don't want to wait while your computer boots up, or filter through search engine pages to find information that is current, accurate and understandable. That's when it's handy to have a good reference book within reach. The Original Horse Bible: The Definitive Source for All Things Horse is such a book that every horse owner, whether just beginning or further on in their journey will find useful. I had a chance to review this weighty book and was impressed by the amount of information imparted as well as the clear photos and useful sidebars. Read my review,…
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Doritos' bandito baby wins USA TODAY-Facebook poll
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Can You Find Success Following a Firing?
8 Feb 2012 | 10:00 amOne of the most challenging situations a person can find themselves in is trying to secure a new job after they’ve been terminated from a previous position. While there is hope of locating employment following a termination, the odds are definitely lessened for such individuals, who must fight through the stigma of being removed from a company. The bottom line is resiliency and the ability to best explain away why you were let go. For those individuals who have to deal with such a situation, keep several things in mind: Deal with reality – It is never easy when the pink slip arrives and… -
Five Delegation Thinking Traps that Trip Almost Everyone Who Wants to Scale Up
7 Feb 2012 | 5:39 amScaling Up Requires Pushing Down Lower-Level Tasks In the companies I worked with and for, product development schedules were cyclical, with seriously tight deadlines at certain times of the year and a more relaxing pace when those deadline had been achieved. To even out this ebb and flow of deliverables, we would hire freelancers, off-sire staff, and development groups. Even the most entry-level full-time people were managing and influencing the performance of someone else. The ability to influence another person’s performance in positive ways affected how quickly employees could grow… -
Does Your Business Style Connect or Make People Cringe?
6 Feb 2012 | 5:43 amGet Serious Attention In Amanda Valenti’s recent guest post here about Common Writing Mistakes, she made many important points that I encourage small businesses to take to heart. If spelling, grammar, and homophones are not your strong suites, find someone who can edit what you write. It IS worth it because Amanda is absolutely correct – these types of errors will cost you visitors and business. There is something more serious you must be aware of as well and that is what kind of image you are presenting to the world. Specifically, what you consider acceptable regarding profanity,… -
Beach Notes: After the Storm
5 Feb 2012 | 7:11 amby Guest Writers Suzie Cheel and Des Walsh After the storm, creative thinking … With all the driftwood on the beach after recent big storms, some people see debris spoiling the usually pristine sands. Others see a gift for creativity. What do you see when everything goes pear-shaped and plans fall apart? Suzie Cheel & Des Walsh -
What to do while you are waiting
5 Feb 2012 | 1:00 amMany people have to wait a long time for something to happen. Tom Petty was right: The waiting is the hardest part. It’s easy to become impatient, especially when we cannot see any signs that anything is happening. It’s like the seed germinating within the earth. Although there may be millions of chemical reactions going on beneath the surface, from topside, the soil resembles a mute brown plane, keeping its own counsel. Maddening. The urge to dig up the seed to check on its progress is almost overwhelming, and yet, in order for the seed to bear fruit, we must trust that the process is on…
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Nuzzling Muzzles
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Earplugs, Please
8 Feb 2012 | 1:25 pmThese pictures pretty much sum up how my week has been going. The truck traffic outside was more obnoxious than usual. I looked out my window to find this truck blocking the end of my driveway... And this truck blocking our mailboxes... There were tractors and other machinery parked all up and down my private drive. The county employees who were supposed to working on the road were all -
Poor Midge
7 Feb 2012 | 12:34 pmOver the holidays, Midge was restless and panting, drinking a lot of water, and spending more time outside despite the cold. I was about to take her in to see the vet, and she instantly got back to being her old self. We figured she probably got into one of the kids' Christmas chocolates and had some chocolate poisoning from which she recovered. Then over the past week we've noticed that she's -
Please, Somebody Send Me a Good Luck Charm
6 Feb 2012 | 3:41 pmI'm in a crabby mood. My junk yard neighbor had a U-Haul truck filled with more junk spew its contents all over his property this weekend. He's had pickers coming and going at all hours buying junk from him ever since. I decided to report him to the county again for running an illegal, unlicensed business. I spent hours phrasing the letter of complaint just right, and then my black ink -
Moving Questions
3 Feb 2012 | 11:32 amI'm taking a quick break from my semi-productive efforts at preparing the house to be put on the market. For those of you who have experience moving, I've got a few questions. We are in a situation where our house is stuffed to the gills with furniture and clutter. I want to install new flooring and fresh paint, but that means moving all the furniture and stuff someplace else. I'm not willing -
Another Adrenaline Burst
2 Feb 2012 | 8:04 amI'm trying keep my Facebook page all business. Sometimes family or a friend posts something hilarious about sex or burritos or dog poop and I desperately want to respond, but know that my comment will be blasted all over the place, and that would very unprofessional. Also, being on Facebook means getting invited to events. I rarely accept social invitations mainly because I can rarely keep my
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“Trends and Innovations in Mobile Accessories” Research Report
1 Feb 2012 | 8:03 amWe are happy to announce the release of a new TrendsSpotting research report uncovering major trends in Mobile Accessories. Based on exploration of over 2000 new accessories released since 2011 + CES 2012 and a market analysis of major market trends characterizing this growing market, TrendsSpotting has identified about 150 recently released products that reflect new emerging trends in mobile accessories. The innovations analyzed in this report are profiled according to … -
LEADING DIGITAL WOMEN PREDICT 2012
11 Jan 2012 | 6:20 pmFor the last five years TrendsSpotting trends research company has published prediction reports covering trends in tech, mobile and social media, suggested by leading technology and business experts. TrendsSpotting’s Influencers Prediction Reports 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008 are read by thousands of readers and are used by leading companies to plan their future (viewership at Slideshare/TrendsSpotting). As TrendsSpotting is involved in re-placing the role of women in the digital world (see us at Microsoft’s Women Think Next and WIFT), we have decided that this year we will dedicate this… -
Emerging market for mobile health products
9 Nov 2011 | 3:15 amIn the past year, products using mobile devices to monitor health conditions are becoming more popular with the first ones now getting accepted by the Food and Drug Administration. Among health care apps entering the market are blood pressure monitoring cuffs, CT-scan viewers, and pocket ultrasound machines. The market is still at its first steps but rapid growth is expected: according to mobile market consultancy research2guidance, by 2015 30 percent of the world’s smartphone users will be using mobile health products, up from 5 percent today. The big promise for consumers are… -
2020 Predictions -Model for Future Innovations
14 Oct 2011 | 2:12 amBased on the concept of “The Internet of Things” TrendsSpotting has developed a working model for NPD. ”The ANA Model” was developed and implemented while working with tech companies, and allows us to predict future products and services. The “ANA Model” identifies the process where data is collected from reported “Actions”, then delivered to predefined monitor systems or professionals by “Notifications”. The outcomes can “Alert” people through a visualized system. Few daily activities are presented to reflect the… -
How crowdsourcing games help solve scientific problems: Review of current projects
6 Oct 2011 | 7:09 amIt has been shown that the human capacity has still important advantages over computers. Scientists have learned to use crowd sourcing tools to improve their research. To achieve cooperation, they present models of the problems in a game like display and challenge the partipants to find solutions. Scientists in Carnegie Mellon University (look up Luis von Ahn) were the first to use human brains to help them solve problems associated with searching for images on the web (computers are not very good at distinguishing images from each other using visual cues). This lead to the development…
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Hacker News vs. Google+
5 Feb 2012 | 10:20 amI might as well have titled this “Hacker News vs Marketers.” Or “Hacker News vs Bloggers.” Or “jerks vs nice people.” But I never participate in Hacker News for a few reasons and I just was faced with these reasons again when I read the responses there to my blog post yesterday. 1. Programmers often have an attitude of “I can code, you can’t, so I am defacto better than you.” This often comes out in Hacker News comments. 2. Programmers love to bash people anonymously and then, in real life, they will come begging for PR for their companies… -
It’s too late for Dave Winer and John Battelle to save the common web
4 Feb 2012 | 5:02 pmThe date was January 3, 2008. Facebook had kicked me off for running a script to try to save the common web. See, I worked with Plaxo to run a simple script. One that would have taken my contacts out of Facebook and put them back into the common web. The script did some very simple things: 1. It grabbed all my friends names. 2. It grabbed all their phone numbers. 3. It grabbed all their email addresses. 4. It gave me a simple CSV file with all that data so I could bring them back to Google, or Microsoft, or anywhere else I wanted to put them. Facebook’s answer was predictable. They shut… -
HTML 5 pushback in San Francisco? Best mobile app designers say yes
1 Feb 2012 | 3:39 pmThe new Path? The one that won a Crunchie last night for great design? It’s not done in HTML 5. This morning I saw something new coming soon from Storify. Not done in HTML 5. This morning I visited Foodspotting, which just shipped hot new apps on iOS, Android, and Blackberry. Not done in HTML 5. More and more I’m hearing that designers and developers are ignoring HTML 5, especially for the high end of apps. Why? Well, Path’s founders told me it just isn’t possible to build a great user interface, the way they did it in HTML 5. Storify’s founder told me it… -
Why Facebook will be worth a half trillion by 2015: the mobile and open graph revenue it’s leaving on the table
1 Feb 2012 | 2:48 pmLots of people think Facebook is overvalued, at about $100 billion (it just released their S1, announcing its IPO). But in talking with developers, like I did with Foodspotting’s founder, Alexa Andrzejewski, and in reading the S1 I see that Facebook has left most of the potential revenue on the table. That makes me think that the folks crying “overvalued” are nuts. Check that interview out, Foodspotting is one of the hottest San Francisco startups, aimed at people who are looking for better places to eat. Here it is from just this morning: See, Mark Zuckerberg is sandbagging… -
2012 brings a pause in the disruption
31 Jan 2012 | 4:58 pmOK, I’ve been talking with hundreds of geeks from around the world this year at three conferences, CES, DLD, and World Economic Forum. I’m seeing a trend that is worth talking about. What is it? We’re seeing the end of one of the most disruptive ages in human history. I believe that we’re seeing a pause in the disruption. More on that a little later. Just think about all the changes humans have been asked to adopt in the past eight years. Most of us, back then, didn’t carry mobile computers in our pockets. If we did use tablets, like I did, they were expensive,…
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Horse Book Reviews
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A Horse's Tale by Mark Twain
29 Jan 2012 | 2:12 pmWhile browsing on Amazon for free books, I found this one. I enjoyed it until the ending. THIS IS NOT FOR CHILDREN! Nor horse lovers that like happy endings. It's a good thing it was free, and also that I can't write a note of disapproval to the author.Soldier Boy is Buffalo Bill's horse, and the book is told partly through his viewpoint, partly in letters from humans and partly with Soldier Boy talking to other animals.An interesting tale of the old west, with a young girl named Cathy who arrives from Spain and bonds with her beloved Soldier Boy.I wonder if Twain planned the ending from the… -
Prepare for Your Summer Riding Program
13 Jan 2012 | 4:45 amNow is the time to start planning your summer riding program. If you have been hired as the riding director for a summer camp, teach youngsters at your stable during summer months, or volunteer for a handicapped riding program, learning new skills (or sharpening known ones) will benefit both your students and yourself. Having a fun program, but also a safe one, is the key.Besides books, there are numerous resources online that assist riding instructors in organizing a program. One site, Ehow.com, has professional submitters send in articles on a variety of subjects. Below, is an article I… -
The Dogs of Proud Spirit (Equine Rescue)
6 Jan 2012 | 4:28 pmThe Dogs of Proud Spirit By Melanie Sue Bowles Pineapple Press, Inc. Hard Cover, 2010, $18.95 ISBN: 978-1-56164-478-0 Available at Amazon or www.horsesofproudspirit.org Sale proceeds help care for the rescued horses at Proud Spirit Reviewed by Carol M. Upton And so, this was our life: challenged, but always enriched by the animals who somehow found their way to the gates of our sanctuary and into our hearts.Encompassed by our love, they loved us back. ~ Melanie Sue Bowles There is no stronger seasonal message for animal-lovers than that found in The Dogs of Proud Spirit Proud Spirit sanctuary… -
Season's Greetings!
24 Dec 2011 | 1:36 pmMerry Christmas to all my fans!Thanks for your support - I'm looking forward to interviewing more horse lovers to include their story in my fifth Beloved Horses book to be released in 2012. Process begins in January and there is still time to submit your special equine; e-mail me at sharonminer@yahoo.com with the names of you and your horse, pony, donkey etc, breed, age, location and a fond memory.If you are the author of a book (fiction or non) and would like me to review it on this blog, contact me at the e-mail above.Enjoy the ride in 2012! -
Ground Manners
6 Dec 2011 | 3:12 pmGround Manners - A Novel By Cynthia D’Errico Xlibris, Soft Cover, 2011, $19.99; Hard Cover, 2011, $24.99Available at: www.groundmannersnovel.com or on Amazon Reviewed by Carol M. Upton Learning that horses were butchered for meat left many people feeling raw and lied to, like suddenly finding out that your neighbour had barbecued your retriever or microwaved your cat. Like so many others, Yanne was clearly unaware that, whether for meat or other reasons, horses were slaughtered at all. ~ Part Three, Chapter Four, p. 116 Ground Manners. A Novel is an innovative synthesis of adventure,…
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123 Social Media
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Social Media Training – 40 Questions for the Corporate Team
6 Feb 2012 | 6:26 pmThere are a lot of questions regarding social media training and how it ties into a larger organization. To help with that I’ve collected some of my thoughts in a free whitepaper that highlights some of the critical areas of impact you should be thinking about. You can read through the list of questions I’ve covered below… but will need to download the whitepaper to get some of my value-added thoughts. Some questions to think about… How much does this cost? What forms of social media will reach our business goals? Are there any “low cost” benefits? What are… -
Mobile Media Training – basic questions to think about
16 Jan 2012 | 3:07 pmA day doesn’t go by without someone asking me about mobile media. At first glance it sounds like a relatively simple problem and is usually summarized by a question like “what is the best mobile app for us?” If only it were that simple for a company. The mobile trend is accelerating faster and faster. It isn’t a question of if someone is connected, but how, why, and when they are connected. As a business professional there are dozens of reasons to use different mobile technologies ranging from 3g/4g wireless access, tablet applications, QR codes, GPS services, photo… -
Social Media Policy & Employee Communication
3 Jan 2012 | 10:00 amOur team has been detailing an on-going list of questions clients at 123 have regarding the functional models of employee communication. One of the core elements we continue to discuss is the social media policy frameworks for what is acceptable behavior for different types of industry communications. As part of the social media policy goes, there are A LOT of areas that management and workforce personnel should give some thought to. It boils down to questions… Rather than focus on where we see market trends a going, sometimes the most effective way to figure out where the boat is… -
Social Media Training @ barryhurd.com
18 Nov 2011 | 1:45 pmAs an impromptu weekend post I wanted to share some additional social media training articles I’ve been posting elsewhere. These are some of the most recent social media training articles I’ve written on my personal blog over at BarryHurd.com Some of them are a little more casual than articles I write here on 123socialmedia, but they all have some great tidbits you can learn from and apply to your own business challenges. So without further wait, here are four articles from this month at BarryHurd.com. 40+ Social Media Dashboard Tools for Tracking Stuff Social Media for Sales (why… -
5 Tips for a Social Media Policy
24 Oct 2011 | 9:28 amOver the past few years I’ve personally researched the social media policy of hundreds of organizations, the regulatory conditions in niche industries, and the business risks no one gave attention to. I’ve witnessed the gigantic tidal wave of sites like Facebook force itself into both personal and professional lives, giants like Myspace swell up and fade away, and services like Google flip a switch and declare a new way of doing things. One of the biggest problems facing business leaders is that society at large has adopted the mindset of open dialogue and personal opinion. I personally…
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Ignite Social Media
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Disney Parks Prove to be Big on Magic, Short on Social Media
8 Feb 2012 | 5:48 amRecently, my family and I went to Orlando to escape the arctic tundra that is the North Carolina winter and go to the happiest place on Earth. While there, I figured I’d see what kind of social media efforts were present within the Disney parks. As the Disney Corporation is one of the great marketing forces on the planet, I figured it would be a time for me to take notes and learn from the great masters behind the Mouse. However, what I found was quite to the contrary. My first stop was at Epcot (my personal favorite). I whipped out my smartphone and started looking for @Epcot so that I… -
NASA, Reuters, NASCAR, Social Media Project – Topics That Are Igniting
7 Feb 2012 | 10:08 amNASA Releases First Multiplayer Facebook Game NASA recently launched its first online game for the social media age, Space Race Blastoff. Available through NASA’s Facebook page, the multiplayer game challenges players with trivia of NASA history, technology, science, and pop culture. Players who correctly answer questions earn virtual badges depicting astronauts, spacecraft, and astronomical objects. David Weaver, NASA’s associate administrator for communications hopes the game opens up NASA to a wide new audience of people accustomed to using social media. Reuters Debuts… -
Social Media Marketing Examples from Super Bowl XLVI
6 Feb 2012 | 11:54 amLast year, I made a few predictions about this year’s Super Bowl 46. And most of them actually came true. This year we saw the first ever QR code integration into a Super Bowl ad, over 20 ad leaks on YouTube before the big game and a better use of hashtags in commercials. While I still think improvements can be made building more integration into traditional advertisements with social campaigns, here are a few examples from this year: Jumping on the ‘Volkswagen’ Last year, Volkswagen broke ground by releasing their ‘The Force‘ Super Bowl commercial early on YouTube… -
Top 50 Branded Facebook Fan Pages, January 2012: Nokia leaps, Monster slips
2 Feb 2012 | 6:08 amThe latest monthly list of the Top 50 Branded Facebook Fan Pages is now available for January 2012, and several brands made impressive runs to kick off the year. While some brand grew slowly in the way I described recently on Mashable.com, many more brands bucked that trend and grew 5, 10, even 39% percent in one month. Fastest Growing Facebook Pages The fastest growing branded Facebook fan pages of January 2012, by percentage growth, are: Nokia, which grew 39% and broke on the list at #50 Xbox, which grew 19% and moved up 3 spaces to #17 McDonalds, which grew 18% and moved up 1 space to #18… -
Jim Tobin Discusses Facebook IPO with NBC17
1 Feb 2012 | 11:09 amPresident of Ignite Social Media, Jim Tobin, stopped by the NBC17 studio this morning to discuss Facebook’s recent announcement to go public. Watch the video below to learn what’s led Facebook to this momentous occasion and how going public might affect the other social networks like Google+ and Twitter.
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Oklahoma track looking at other venues to hold races
5 Feb 2012 | 9:40 pmA horse racing track's efforts to hold races at more places has the support of Oklahoma's largest horsemen associations. -
Game On Dude beats Uh Oh Bango at Santa Anita
5 Feb 2012 | 9:37 pmGame On Dude defeated Uh Oh Bango to win the San Antonio Stakes on Sunday, giving jockey Chantal Sutherland a win over ex-fiance Mike Smith. -
Hansen, Union Rags head Triple Crown nominees
4 Feb 2012 | 9:17 pmHansen and Union Rags lead the list of 397 early nominees for the Triple Crown series for 3-year-olds. -
Rachel Alexandra back at farm after giving birth
31 Jan 2012 | 8:01 pmA spokeswoman for Stonestreet Farm says Rachel Alexandra, the 2009 Horse of the Year, and her newborn colt have returned to their home. -
Mucho Macho Man wins Florida Sunshine Classic at Gulfstream
29 Jan 2012 | 3:46 pmMucho Macho Man won the $400,000 Florida Sunshine Millions Classic on Saturday at Gulfstream Park, beating Ron the Greek by 1½ lengths.
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Six Pixels of Separation - Marketing and Communications Insights - By Mitch Joel at Twist Image
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How To Get Started As A Business Leader
7 Feb 2012 | 1:04 pmYour life and your success is not obvious. It's not a given. It's not a direct path. I often say that the best careers in marketing (specifically the ones that have a digital/new media slant) are very squiggly. They involve everything from stumbling through university and very crappy jobs to bad choices and decisions that were driven by financial debt instead of personal opportunity. Every year, I do my best to attend the TED conference. A couple of years ago, the name Chris Sacca was bandied around as someone who everyone wanted to not only meet, but hang out with. He was (and still is) a… -
Digital Tumbleweeds And Virtual Crickets
7 Feb 2012 | 6:51 amIf you publish online get ready for a lesson in humility. Brands quit publishing content for the exact same reason that many individuals stop publishing content: the brutal reality that nobody cares. As someone who creates and publishes a lot of content online (roughly six Blog posts and one audio Podcast every week), there is both a certain humility and instant humiliation that comes along with the process. The cream rises to the top. Even in a world where two hundred billion videos get viewed every month, the cream still does rise to the top (as the saying goes). It's just that we seem to… -
CTRL AT DEL - The Business Book
5 Feb 2012 | 11:30 amCTRL ALT DEL is the title of my second business book. It will be published in Spring 2013. Following is the official press release and some media mention of the pending project... BUSINESS PLUS To Publish CTRL ALT DEL by Mitch Joel Author of the best-selling business book, Six Pixels of Separation, and President of award-winning Digital Marketing agency, Twist Image, signs with Business Plus for the release of his sophomore book. NEW YORK, February 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Business Plus, an imprint of Grand Central Publishing (Hachette Book Group USA), has announced it will publish CTRL ALT… -
Madison Avenue And Mountain View Collide For The Future Of Marketing
5 Feb 2012 | 10:41 amEpisode #291 of Six Pixels of Separation - The Twist Image Podcast is now live and ready for you to listen to. This is also episode #20.20 of Across The Sound. Joseph Jaffe is widely regarded as one of the top Marketing Bloggers (Jaffe Juice) and Podcasters (both Jaffe Juice in audio and Jaffe Juice TV in video). He is the author of three excellent books (Life After The 30-Second Spot, Join The Conversation and Flip The Funnel). A long-time friend (and one of the main inspirations behind the Six Pixels of Separation Blog and Podcast), we've decided to hold monthly conversations, debates and… -
Six Links Worthy Of Your Attention #85
3 Feb 2012 | 8:40 amIs there one link, story, picture or thought that you saw online this week that you think somebody you know must see? My friends: Alistair Croll (BitCurrent, Year One Labs, GigaOM, Human 2.0, the author of Complete Web Monitoring and Managing Bandwidth: Deploying QOS in Enterprise Networks), Hugh McGuire (The Book Oven, LibriVox, iambik, PressBooks, Media Hacks) and I decided that every week or so the three of us are going to share one link for one another (for a total of six links) that each individual feels the other person "must see". Check out these six links that we're…
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Christopher S. Penn : Awaken Your Superhero
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Twitter favorites power tips
8 Feb 2012 | 3:07 amWhen I first started working with Blue Sky Factory, I noticed something peculiar about the company’s Twitter favorites. It wasn’t actual favorite tweets at all – it was instead a collection of praise the company had received online. This was the brainchild of DJ Waldow, the community manager, and what started effectively as a content management system (because Twitter doesn’t provide search outside of a 2 week window) has become one of my favorite sales and marketing tools. Here’s why this is powerful. In many ways, it’s just like recommendations on… -
Performance Based Social Media at Social Fresh East
7 Feb 2012 | 9:12 amI have the pleasure of speaking to the Social Fresh East crowd today. For those interested, here’s the slides that I’m speaking about. If you enjoyed this, please click here and share it with your network! Want to read more like this from Christopher Penn? If so, please subscribe right now! Click here to read my blog on Google Currents on your mobile! Marketing White Belt Basics for Digital Marketers is now on Amazon & B&N Watch me speak: Attend virtually! I recommend: for Twitter audience building. Related posts: Social+Email Integration from Social Fresh Charlotte Social Media… -
Build your base to build your momentum
7 Feb 2012 | 5:29 amOne of the most important lessons I teach to my students in the social media course I teach is that it’s vitally important to build your social base. We have so many platforms on which to market that if we try to be everywhere all the time, we’ll effectively not be anywhere. This is especially true if you are budget or resource constrained and trying to make social media work for you. How do you choose a social base? Look around at all of the social networks and figure out which one you are most comfortable working in. For some people, the way Facebook works is ideal for them. -
When was the last time you were your customer?
6 Feb 2012 | 3:52 amWhen was the last time you were your customer? You say you’ve got social media strategy. You say you’ve got great service. You say you’re customer-focused, customer-centric, and the customer is always right. When was the last time you tested it out? If you manage business for more than a sole proprietorship, then give your business a service test. Set up a list of a few tasks and go test out your sales and service teams. Call them up anonymously or set up a fake email account and try your internal processes out. If you work at a small business where you’d be recognized… -
Your name is your title
3 Feb 2012 | 3:50 amSocial media expert? Marketing guru? PR wizard? One of the most common questions asked in the discussion about personal titles and marketing superlatives is, if we shouldn’t call ourselves experts or gurus or ninja, what should we call ourselves? In the martial arts, there’s one title that exists at the top of the hierarchy that eclipses all others that we can look to for inspiration: the concept of meijin. Literally, meijin means “named person”. In the context of titles, a meijin is someone who is so well-known and so respected that their name is their title. They…
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LJ Jones's Blog
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Ze Frank is my Hero
2 Feb 2012 | 8:34 amThe guy is a creative genius. These are a bit old, but here are both of the TED talks he has given.TED 20442010 When I grow up, I want to be like Ze. -
Online Checkout - In Real Life
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Improving the iPad
2 Oct 2011 | 8:50 pmMore and more people at the office have been carrying around iPads.But they don't like typing on them, so they also carry around this nice little keyboard.You also have to carry around the little stand to make it all work. But carrying around three different pieces seems like a hassle.You know what would make it all easier and more convenient to use? Put a hinge on the bottom of the iPad and attach it to the keyboard so that it is one convenient bundle. Sorta like this. -
Free Marketing and Free Cats
30 Sep 2011 | 11:34 amThere is no such thing as a free cat and there is no such thing as free marketing. Both require something.Someone might give you a cat for free, but then you realize that you have to pay to take it to the vet to get immunizations and buy all of the stuff that a cat needs. $200 later you have a free cat.Some people think SEO is free. Its not. I once had someone tell me that with a little "Creativity" I could appear in the top results for some very competitive terms. I am not sure what they meant by "Creativity" but unless they meant time, money and lots of effort, then… -
How to fix the Postal Service
6 Sep 2011 | 3:52 pmThe US Postal Service is in trouble and if it doesn't fix it, it will soon be bankrupt.The ProblemUSPS is trying, and failing, to compete with the big boys in the shipping and mailing business. FedEx and UPS are the Coke and Pepsi of the shipping business, while USPS is the RC Cola. In an effort to gain market share, USPS offers many of the same services as the two market leaders. These include Overnight, International and Packages and Boxes.The SolutionThe solution is to do the opposite of what they are doing now. Instead of trying to compete with the big boys and…
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equestrian OR horseback riding OR horses - Google News
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Cherokee saddle maker to craft saddles for worthy Veterans' cause - Chronicle Times
8 Feb 2012 | 9:43 amChronicle TimesCherokee saddle maker to craft saddles for worthy Veterans' causeChronicle TimesIn 2007, Iannucci had heard about a program at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC where disabled soldiers were placed in therapeutic horseback riding programs as a means of helping returning veterans cope with the stress of integrating -
A bridge between winter and spring: Snow-free hiking, riding and more - The Idaho Statesman
8 Feb 2012 | 8:11 amThe Idaho StatesmanA bridge between winter and spring: Snow-free hiking, riding and moreThe Idaho StatesmanWinter sunsets in the Snake River canyon southwest of Boise can be dramatic and the highlight of a hiking, horseback riding or mountain biking trip. With snow finally in the high country and most of the trails in the Boise Foothills getting wet and -
OCEAN CITY: Town Council approves off-season horseback riding - Delmarva Daily Times
8 Feb 2012 | 7:17 amNews10.netOCEAN CITY: Town Council approves off-season horseback ridingDelmarva Daily TimesOCEAN CITY — Equestrians interested in riding their horses on Ocean City's beaches can do so until March 30. The Town Council voted 4-3 Monday night after some disagreement to pass the second reading of an ordinance that will make it legal to ride on Ocean City, Md., approves offseason beach horseback-ridingThe News JournalHorses are now legal at the beach -- in Ocean CityNews10.netOcean City Approves Offseason Beach Horse-RidingWBAL Baltimoreall 6 news articles » -
No takers yet for St Albans' Olympic equestrian centre - Royston Crow
7 Feb 2012 | 10:19 pmRoyston CrowNo takers yet for St Albans' Olympic equestrian centreRoyston CrowThe equestrian facility is an established British Horse Society exam centre, a national competition venue and nationally approved Riding for the Disabled (RDA) training venue. It has also hosted national and regional qualifiers for British dressage and and more » -
Ocean City approves horseback riding on beach proposal - Baltimore Sun (blog)
7 Feb 2012 | 9:46 amABC2 NewsOcean City approves horseback riding on beach proposalBaltimore Sun (blog)By Michelle Deal-Zimmerman The Baltimore Sun Make a reservation today and you could be horseback riding on Ocean City's beachfront by the weekend. The city's town council late Monday passed a proposal to allow horseback riding in the off-season, Horseback riding on the beaches approvedABC2 NewsOCEAN CITY NEWS: Town Council approves off-season horseback ridingDelmarva Daily TimesLooking to boost offseason tourism, Ocean City allows horses on beachWashington PostDelmarva Nowall 56 news…
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How to Change the World
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Raising Money: What Not to Say and What Not to Believe #OfficeandGuyK
20 Jan 2012 | 10:46 amOver the past two weeks via my partnership with Microsoft and Office Web Apps, I’ve provided templates of models for you to create enchanting PowerPoint pitches, Word business plans, and Excel financial models. They are all available for you to download from my SkyDrive account. I hope these documents and blog posts help you save a boatload of time and increase the quality of your efforts.I leave you with two sets of top ten lies: one of entrepreneurs and one of investors so that you know what not to say and what not to believe. Top Ten Lies of Entrepreneurs “Our projections are… -
Design a Sam Adams beer
20 Jan 2012 | 8:24 amNow this is a fun project. I’m helping Sam Adams “tap” the knowledge of beer drinkers and crowd source its next brew. Join the party by getting the app and designing your beer: The final brew will be released in Austin in the first week of March. #sponsored -
How to Create an Enchanting Financial Forecast #OfficeandGuyK
17 Jan 2012 | 1:52 pmThis is the third post in my Microsoft partnership, and it’s all about numbers. The topic is crafting your financial forecast to include in your pitch. Bill Reichert, my partner at Garage Technology Ventures, created an Excel model and wrote this blog post. There’s a lesson in this too: Get the best person for the job. His grasp of financial models and how to present them exceeds mine by two orders of magnitude. The Purpose of Financial Projections When it comes to financial projections, there are two types of entrepreneurs: first, the “visionary entrepreneur” who… -
How to Create an Enchanting Business Plan #OfficeandGuyK
12 Jan 2012 | 8:16 amHere is the second post in my series about planning, pitching, and launching a new business venture. In partnership with Microsoft and Office Web Apps, I’ve created a Word document that outlines a good business plan. It’s saved to my SkyDrive folder here. Feel free to download it and use it as inspiration. And if you’re working with a partner, you can use the free Word Web App to stay in sync. I provided the PowerPoint document before the Word document because a good business plan is an elaboration of a good pitch as opposed to a good pitch being a distillation of good business plan. -
How to Create an Enchanting Pitch #OfficeandGuyK
9 Jan 2012 | 8:01 amWelcome to the first in a series of blog posts I’ll be doing as part of a partnership with Microsoft and Office Web Apps. Over the next two weeks, I’ll cover everything a budding entrepreneur needs to turn an idea into an enchanting investment opportunity—from the perfect pitch to a killer business plan to financial forecasts. I’m going to start with a little dissertation on creating effective PowerPoint pitches for your company. I embedded the sample deck for you to click through by using the PowerPoint Web App. When you’re ready to get started, you can download the…
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Mashable!
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DKNY Takes Top Honors at Fashion 2.0 Awards
8 Feb 2012 | 6:41 pmAfter nabbing four of the eight awards handed out at last year’s Fashion 2.0 Awards, apparel brand DKNY was once again recognized for its use of digital media, taking home awards for Best Twitter and Best Blog by a Fashion Brand. The honors are well deserved. DKNY’s Twitter account and Tumblr blog, both of which are run by Donna Karan International SVP of Global Communciations Aliza Licht, are entertaining, informative and exceptionally on-brand. The Twitter account features, among other things, live blogs of CW show Gossip Girl each week, and frequently engages in conversations… -
Connected Cars: How to Accelerate Mainstream Adoption
8 Feb 2012 | 6:20 pmSteve Tengler is a user experience (UX) director at Altia, Inc. He spent over 20 years in automotive design at OnStar, Nissan and Ford. Every so often, the media tells us about an automotive manufacturer on the cusp of delivering wireless, cooperative systems. The reader immediately thinks of Knight Rider, and wanders through a fantasy of connected car heaven. However, this type of news is often miles from accurate; connected car offerings in the near-to-distant future are a different reality. This article examines the delays behind that “nearly done” automotive technology, and analyzes… -
Snooki Channels Her Inner Zuckerberg With New Facebook Game
8 Feb 2012 | 6:07 pmSnooki's Match Game Jersey Shore star Zucki ... uh, I mean Snooki has just unleashed her first Facebook game. Dubbed Snooki’s Match Game, it strikingly resembles Facemash, Mark Zuckerberg's site from 2003 that challenged users to pick the hotter person pictured in two separate photographs.Click here to view this gallery.Jersey Shore star Zucki … uh, I mean Snooki, has just unleashed her first Facebook game. Dubbed Snooki’s Match Game, it bears a striking resemblance to Facemash, Mark Zuckerberg‘s site from 2003 that challenged users to pick the hotter person pictured in two… -
ESPN’s ‘Complain About Women’ Option Exposed by Twitter User
8 Feb 2012 | 5:42 pmUntil Tuesday, ESPN had a special section on its website for viewers to complain specifically about announcers who happen to be female. “Commentator — dislike female commentators,” read one option in a drop-down menu that enables viewers to provide feedback about coverage topics including blacked-out games, camera angels and audio/video issues, according to a screenshot posted by Twitter user Megan Soisson on Tuesday. Here is the tweet: wait this is a serious complaint of @espn viewers? twitter.com/msois/status/1… — Megan Soisson (@msois) February 7, 2012 Soisson is… -
Valley Still Beats Alley in Meetup Tech Groups
8 Feb 2012 | 5:31 pmSilicon Valley’s tech scene still beats out Silicon Alley’s, at least as far as Meetup numbers go. Meetup CEO Scott Heiferman announced at the 6,180-member New York Tech Meetup on Wednesday that Bay area tech Meetup groups had more RSVPs in 2011 than those in any other city. New York City had the second-most members of Meetup tech group RSVPers, followed by London, Washington D.C. and Chicago. The fastest-growing tech scene on Meetup, based on RSVPs, was Hong Kong, followed by Melbourne, Detroit and Paris. This ranking, of course, is heavily dependent upon Meetup adoption and not…
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TechCrunch
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Founder Collective Makes A $4 Million Bet On Paddle8′s Online Marketplace For Fine Art
8 Feb 2012 | 6:33 pmWhen it comes to a marketplace for fine art, a space which seems to intrinsically resist digital services, technology really hasn’t had quite the same disruptive influence it has in so many others. Startups like Zazzle and Art.com have taken steps to make art commercial and broadly accessible, with some cool technology to boot, but automation and democratization haven’t really penetrated the upper crust world of fine art in any significant way, for understandable reasons. Democratic luxury sounds like an oxymoron, or phony marketing. Founder Collective, an early-stage venture… -
FYI. Dave Morin Didn’t Lie To Gawker About Path Storing User Data
8 Feb 2012 | 5:59 pmSome people always see the good in people and some people always see the bad … Gawker just published a post with what at first seems to be some pretty damning evidence against Path founder Dave Morin, publishing an email where he assured writer Ryan Tate that Path wasn’t storing user data. While today’s headlines would lead one to believe that the statement was a lie, Morin (who is a friend) tells me that the exchange is misleading out of context. He was actually talking about Path 1.0 in the email, which lacked the “Add Friends” feature and therefore did not… -
DeNA Has Big Quarter, Acquiree Ngmoco:( Has Layoffs
8 Feb 2012 | 5:17 pmJapanese mobile gaming giant DeNA bought mobile app developer Ngmoco last year for $400 million. Since then, the company has acquired a range of other outfits and worked to tie the San Francisco startup in with everything else it does. In general, things seem to be improving. The conglomerate just posted a strong third quarter, with net sales up 16%, which in turn boosted the stock price by more than 8% for a valuation of $4.8 billion. However, net income declined versus the same period the previous year, from $106 million to $79.2 million. And maybe cost savings had something to do with a… -
Lytro Teardown Shows Potential Wireless Capability, Smallish Sensor
8 Feb 2012 | 4:51 pmIt’s been a while since we’ve heard anything about Lytro (other than nearly grabbing a Crunchie (I voted for them)), the camera where you shoot now and focus later. And the latest news comes not from the company itself, but from the FCC, which just today published the internal photos from its investigation of the device. There’s nothing fabulously surprising, but Wireless Goodness points out that the chip pictured, a Marvell Avastar 88W8787, has Bluetooth and wi-fi capabilities. Companies don’t generally include capabilities in hardware they don’t expect to use;… -
Addressgate: After The Path Fallout, Whose Address Book Is It Anyway?
8 Feb 2012 | 3:39 pmEditor’s note: Guest author Keith Teare is General Partner at his incubator Archimedes Labs and CEO of newly funded just.me. He was a co-founder of TechCrunch. Just.me is a stealth company in the mobile space and as such Keith’s opinions on this issue are likely to reflect his product focus. Addressgate seems like an appropriate name for what is dominating Silicon Valley headlines: Path’s mobile app uploading all of your contacts. Today Michael Arrington suggested that Path delete the data gathered and start over, and now Path CEO and founder Dave Morin has decided to do just that,…
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Thai Man Marries Corpse: Love Beyond Death
8 Feb 2012 | 9:00 amIn a bizarre act of love that pulls at heartstrings and simultaneously sends chills up and down spines, Chadil Deffy married 29-year-old Sarinya Kamsook, the deceased love of his life, in a combination funeral-wedding ceremony. The event took too place on January 4th in Surin, a city in northern Thailand. They had been together for [...] Related posts: Taiwanese Bride Marries Self: With This Ring, I Me Wed Indonesian Sanctuary Boasts Two Blooming ‘Corpse Flowers’ Fed-Up Taiwanese Woman Marries Self -
Palm-reading in Chinese Schools Becoming All the Rage
8 Feb 2012 | 7:00 amSeveral kindergartens in China are charging parents 1,200 RMB, or US$190, to read their kids’ palms in an effort to determine their intelligence level and potential for success. The company performing the tests, Shanxi Daomeng Communication Co., has been seeing a number of parents utilizing their services in the northern province of Shanxi. Given the [...] Related posts: New Chinese Trend Involves Dyeing Dogs to Look Like Wild Animals Obama Appears in Chinese Billboards Chinese Butter Bridge Hinders Jumpers -
Chinese Shipping Magnate Drops $328,000 for Racing Pigeon
7 Feb 2012 | 9:00 amI don’t know what’s worse, paying thousands of dollars for a virtual weapon in an unreleased video game or $328,000 for a freakin’ pigeon. If you ask the Chinese magnate that bought the pigeon, the rat with wings was definitely the better buy. According to an “international pigeon auction house” (which is apparently a real [...] Related posts: A $200,000 Pigeon: The New Chinese Trophy Purchase Chinese Man Drops Mobile Phone:Trapped In Toilet Chinese Entrepreneur Destroys $750,000 Car with Sledgehammers -
Photographer Held Captive by Indian Snake Charmers
7 Feb 2012 | 7:00 amLast summer, Scottish photographer Ross McLean embarked on a project, despite a little voice in his head that screamed “Bad idea!” McLean had traveled to India, where he hoped to take photographs for his up and coming exhibition, but his plans went way astray when he found himself a captive in a community of snake [...] Related posts: Indian Officials Held Pigeon Captive on Suspicion of Spying Indian Man Escapes Death After Swallowing Snake on $2 Bet Indian Snake Festival Has PETA Bearing Its Tongue -
The Case of the Indian Minister and His Shoelaces
6 Feb 2012 | 9:00 amAn odd entanglement of values, castes, ideology and shoelaces has caused an “incident” in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Television cameras captured Gauri Shankar Bisen, a minister in the state government, using a young man to tie his shoes at a public function. Attending an event at Chhindwara, the minister claimed that his doctors [...] Related posts: India Plays Host to Earliest Case of Leprosy Indian Cops Told to Booze It Up Per Excellence Indian Family Saved By No Matches
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Hippie Gap, Bay Area’s First Whipped Cream Supply Delivery Service
8 Feb 2012 | 5:57 pmAs of February 4, Hippie Gap started providing a new service for Bay Area, California citizens: Whipped Cream Supply Delivery. Yes, that means those little nitrous oxide chargers used to make fresh whipped cream (and other delights). As far as I can tell, this is a first of its kind service for any city. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!We do NOT condone any miss use of our products!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! via Daniel Terdiman photo by Roxane Williams -
Meme & Pepe = Bebe, Comedian Will Franken’s New One Man Show
8 Feb 2012 | 3:11 pmA few weeks ago, I started a beginner’s stand up comedy class at San Francisco Comedy College and learned that comedian Will Franken has taken on a teaching gig there. I also learned that he will be starring in Meme & Pepe = Bebe, his new one man show that happens one-night only on Friday February 17, 2012 at the Purple Onion in San Francisco’s North Beach. Tickets are available now. Comedian Shane Koon opens the show. Entirely brand-new material with bits ranging from “The Memorial Service For Joy Has Been Cancelled Because Joy Came Back From The Dead” to… -
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Elevation Dock, A Well-Crafted Aluminum iPhone Dock
8 Feb 2012 | 1:32 pmThe Elevation iPhone Dock from Oregon-based industrial design firm Elevation Lab is a well-crafted aluminum dock for the iPhone, the iPod Touch and iPod Nano. Casey Hopkins, founder of Elevation Lab, began a fundraising campaign on Kickstarter to bring this dock to a larger market. The docks will be machined and assembled in Oregon. The current Kickstarter fundraiser record is held by MNML for their iPod Nano watches that we covered in the post, TikTok and LunaTik iPad Nano Multi-Touch Watch. There is a chance that the Elevation Dock campaign will break that record (and surpass the $1 million… -
Fake Dog Poop Valentine Message of Love
8 Feb 2012 | 12:28 pmTexas-based family run fake poop company, Brown Fido, has hand-sculpted an “I (heart shape) U” fake dog poop gift for Valentine’s Day. If you prefer, the heart-shaped fake dog poop is sold separately. Brown Fido makes many other poop-shaped items, as you can see in their promotional video.
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'Marcus Hertz' Tries to Sell a Rental Car on Craigslist
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Mother Sues NYC For $900 trillion For Placing Children In Foster Home
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6 Counterintuitive Tricks to Beating Popular Game Shows
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7 Reasons Ants Will Inherit the Earth
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3 Ways To Deal With A No-Win Situation
8 Feb 2012 | 12:41 pmIf you're a Star Trek aficionado, then not only have you heard of the "Kobayashi Maru Scenario" but you can recount it easily to others. For those of you who may not be familiar with it, the Kobayashi Maru Scenario is a no-win situation cadets encounter at the series' Starfleet Academy. In it, the cadet is in command of the Federation ship, responsible for rescuing another Federation vessel (the Kobayashi Maru) from attacking Klingon Warbirds. If the cadet chooses not to save the ship in distress, it will be destroyed with all hands. However, if he goes to the ship's aid, he will precipitate… -
Amazon Inks Deal With Viacom, Sprint Announces iPhone-led Q4 Highs And Lows, Japan Targets 30% Cut In Rare Earth Use
8 Feb 2012 | 12:41 pmBreaking news from your editors at Fast Company, with updates all day.Amazon Inks Deal With Viacom For Video Streaming. Amazon has plumped up its Prime Instant video streaming catalog with a pile new TV shows, courtesy of its new agreement with entertainment hub Viacom. The deal brings up its video count to over 15,000, putting it in a stronger position to compete against the recently formed Redbox/Verizon double act and traditional TV destroyer Netflix. --NS --Updated 9:50 a.m. ESTSprint's Q4 Sees iPhone Led Highs And Lows. Sprint is announcing results coming off its first… -
How To Find Your Next $140 Million
8 Feb 2012 | 11:26 amI recently spent the day with author Andrea Kates, who was challenged to connect the relevance of the working philosophy found in her best-selling book, Find Your Next, with real solutions that can help move businesses forward. Working with the executive team of a national restaurant chain on this particular day, Kates asked herself, "Which single metric could they focus on to yield the most growth for the company?" Her conclusion was that of all the metrics and contributing factors, it all boiled down to a dogged pursuit of increasing guest frequency. She learned that an increase of one… -
New Details On Redbox-Verizon Streaming Service, Netflix Competitor
8 Feb 2012 | 8:33 amYesterday Coinstar, the parent company of Redbox, the 35,400-kiosk-strong movie-rental service, announced a joint venture with Verizon to provide a subscription-based streaming video service, thus positioning the companies in direct competition with Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon. Coinstar also announced that it would acquire NCR's entertainment business, which includes its former rival Blockbuster Express, adding more than 9,000 kiosks to Redbox's roster around the country. Now new details about the combined companies' plans have emerged. First, it's clear the companies are adamant about bringing… -
Why Facebook's Daily Active Users Is Not The Number That Matters
8 Feb 2012 | 7:25 amA fracas emerges over the fact that not all daily Facebook users visit the company's website. Advertisers tell us why that's missing the point. More Facebook Coverage Be sure to read about the Facebook investors poised to make billions from the social network's impending IPO. And take a deep dive into our earlier profile of Mark Zuckerberg: Hacker. Dropout. CEO. Then compare the Zuck of yesterday with the Zuck who just penned a letter to investors. Plus, dig into all of the revenues and user numbers. Check back here for more to come in the days ahead. In the new world, however, brand…
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Understanding Women Workers
8 Feb 2012 | 11:30 amOne of the secrets to getting the most from your employees is understanding the challenges they face, not only in the workplace but in the rest of their lives. A comprehensive new report, Women & the Workplace, by Inforum and Sphere Trending has some insights on a key group of employees: women. The recent recession had been dubbed a “mancession” as men lost jobs in record numbers. By comparison, the study found, women fared better at keeping jobs (however, men are faring better in the current recovery). Not only that, but “Single, childless women in their 20s are more likely than… -
Is It Time to Fire That Client?
8 Feb 2012 | 8:30 amThere’s a natural lifecycle for any freelancer’s business. When you’re just starting out, you indiscriminately look to attract as many clients as you can to build your business. But inevitably, some clients won’t be the right fit. Whether it’s an overly-demanding client who’s prone to instant message you any time of day (or night), an indecisive client who’s sole feedback usually entails “that’s not quite it,” or the client who’s perennially slow to pay, some clients just aren’t worth the business. An extension of the Pareto Principle says that 20% of your… -
How To Build a Rockin’ LinkedIn Presence
8 Feb 2012 | 6:00 amLet’s face it: Too many of us spend a lot of time actively ignoring LinkedIn. We don’t intend to, it’s just not as flashy as some of the other social networks. But if you haven’t checked out the business social networking site lately, it’s time to stop ignoring LinkedIn and go back. Because the site has added a host of new features in recent months that have helped transform it from a static resume site to a full-blown business networking site that SMBs will want to take advantage of. One feature small business owners want to specifically be aware of is the ability to create company… -
The Time Suck of Social Media
8 Feb 2012 | 2:30 amSocial media is a tremendous investment in time, but so critical to most small businesses today. There’s no question you need social media for your marketing, branding and PR efforts. But what is the best way to get the most out of social media for your venture? Boosting Your Social IQ The time suck of social media. We all know the value of social media for small business. This said, learning about social media has become a real time suck for many small business owners, especially the learning curve required to gain skill and a competitive advantage in this new field of marketing. Here… -
A Picture Is Worth A 1000 Words: Pinterest Is On To Something
7 Feb 2012 | 11:30 amOk, I am a Pinterest newbie, arriving on the site because of the enthusiasm of an artist friend, Ann Kelle. As a surface designer, naturally Pinterest is one of her online stomping grounds. However, I’m a writer active in the small business arena so I was slow to respond to her excitement and reminders. However, after attending a series of small business classes filled with artists and shop owners in the home and decor industry, it was easy to see that this social network is a mainstay for this creative group of entrepreneurs. And I wanted to know why. So I finally signed up. And…
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How do they know you're not a flake?
8 Feb 2012 | 2:43 amBefore your link gets clicked or your proposal gets read, a busy person is going to triage it to find out if it's even worth glancing at. Since everyone is now connected, the new permeability has created a deluge of noise, and just about everyone worth contacting is taking defensive measures. Do I know this person? Did someone I trust send them over? Where does she work? (Ideo? the FDA? The New York Times?) Has she won an award? Is she famous? Are there typos and is the design sloppy? Are they pestering me? Do I already follow this person online? Does music play when I visit the website? Will… -
Horizontal marketing isn't a new idea
7 Feb 2012 | 2:09 amBut it is the new reality for just about every organization. Vertical marketing means the marketer (the one with money) is in charge. Vertical marketing starts at the top and involves running ads, sending out direct mail and pushing hype through the media. Your money, your plans, your control. It might not work, but generally the worst outcome is that you will be ignored and need to spend more money. Horizonal marketing, on the other hand, means creating a remarkable product and story and setting it up to spread from person to person. It's out of your control, because all the interactions are… -
Who is your customer?
6 Feb 2012 | 2:26 amRule one: You can build a business on the foundation of great customer service. Rule two: The only way to do great customer service is to treat different customers differently. The question: Who is your customer? It's not obvious. Zappos is a classic customer service company, and their customer is the person who buys the shoes. Nike, on the other hand, doesn't care very much at all about the people who buy the shoes, or even the retailers. They care about the athletes (often famous) that wear the shoes, sometimes for money. They name buildings after these athletes, court them, erect… -
In search of a timid trapeze artist
5 Feb 2012 | 2:01 amGood luck with that, there aren't any. If you hesitate when leaping from rope to another, you're not going to last very long. And this is at the heart of what makes innovation work in organizations, why industries die, and how painful it is to try to maintain the status quo while also participating in a revolution. Gather up as much speed as you can, find a path and let go. You can't get to the next rope if you're still holding on to this one. -
Will energy consumption stay private?
4 Feb 2012 | 11:45 amIt's clear that the consumption of energy has external effects that impact more than just the person who is paying for it. Geopolitical, health and economic issues come to the neighbors and nearby citizens of entities that are using a lot of power. It was always straightforward to see who was burning a lot of wood or drove a huge car. It's easy to see when a company has a huge smokestake belching carbon. What happens when sensors make it easy to see how efficient a machine is, how much of a resource is being consumed and how much exhaust is being spewed? What happens when Google maps shows…
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Turn Your Business Into a Community Building Platform
8 Feb 2012 | 5:36 amTurn Your Business Into a Community Building PlatformThis content from: Duct Tape Marketing I believe the future of business and commitment building resides in the idea of viewing your business as a platform for your community. The notion of a platform is one that receives a fair amount of play in various contexts. An author is said to possess a platform when they have built a following. Consultants might work with a business owner to build a platform through speaking, writing, blogging and connecting in social media. And finally, many tech firms have built platforms by creating open source… -
Is Your Marketing Producing the Results You Expected
7 Feb 2012 | 5:58 amIs Your Marketing Producing the Results You ExpectedThis content from: Duct Tape Marketing Quipol Image:One-Fat-Man via Flickr CC The poll question above is a bit loaded and, not that I want to skew the results, the answer for most lies in the fact that they don’t really know what results they expected or what result they are actually getting. Mostly they know the results aren’t what they had hoped for, but that’s another issue. Setting expectations One of the simplest, yet most effective, things you can do is set expectations or goals for your marketing. You can create… -
This Is a Message from Your Heart
6 Feb 2012 | 5:51 amThis Is a Message from Your HeartThis content from: Duct Tape Marketing I had a heart scan the other day – mainly because I’m old and my spouse is convincing in the most loving way. a4gpa via Flickr CCIf you’ve never done it, it’s a pretty incredible experience to get to watch the awesome mechanical miracle that is you heart spray blood in and out through a series of valves, tubes, chambers, levers and doors that any engineer would be challenged to recreate. More often than not the heart is the subject of poems and songs about romance and love but in addition to being a physical… -
Weekend Favs February Four
4 Feb 2012 | 5:32 amWeekend Favs February FourThis content from: Duct Tape Marketing My weekend blog post routine includes posting links to a handful of tools or great content I ran across during the week. I don’t go into depth about the finds, but encourage you check them out if they sound interesting. The photo in the post is a favorite for the week from Flickr or from my own travels. First run of the day Telluride Good stuff I found this week: Quipol – Easily create and embed social polls that are very easy to use and very good looking Transcribe – free online tool that makes it much easier… -
Does Your Marketing Make the Grade
1 Feb 2012 | 5:02 amDoes Your Marketing Make the GradeThis content from: Duct Tape Marketing Marketing podcast with Laura Fitton (Click to play or right click and “Save As” to download – Subscribe now via iTunes or subscribe via other RSS device (Google Listen) A number of years ago Hubspot created something called the Website Grader, a tool that graded a number of important aspects about a website and concocted a score or grade based on those factors. Although no tool can really accurately measure the effectiveness of a website, the tool had a nice marketing bent to it and was a pretty simple…
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Brian Solis
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Meet the Mother of All Processes
8 Feb 2012 | 10:32 amGuest post by John M. Bernard, author of the new book, Business at the Speed of Now, and Chairman and Founder of Mass Ingenuity. Imagine going to work in one of Henry Ford’s factories a century ago, proud that management referred to you a “hand” or a “hammer” or maybe even a “wrench.” The labels reflected Ford’s emphasis on automation and management’s view of laborers as mere cogs in the machine. Screw this nut onto that bolt; weld this strap to that frame; do it over and over and over again until your brain froze with boredom. Of course, management needed workers to get the… -
2011 Was the Year of the Mobile Consumer, What’s in Store for 2012? Value.
7 Feb 2012 | 10:10 amChris Silva, my colleague at Altimeter Group, released a useful report today that I wanted to share with you here. Mobile is important and I believe you know this. However, when we consider mobile, we often think about the experience when and where it begins. But, we often miss the opportunity to lead a more meaningful journey as it may travel from small screen to larger screens across laptops, desktops and beyond. And along the way, we must now determine our role in this journey to provide information, shape decisions, and influence behavior. In Chris’ report, he reminds us that 2011… -
Season 2 Finale: How Yamaha invests in new customer experiences
3 Feb 2012 | 10:52 amThis is it…the Season Finale! And, what a way to end Season 2 of (R)evolution…. In this episode, Yamaha shares what is by far the most expansive view of disruptive technology’s impact on business infrastructure and culture on the show to date. What you’ll see is a genuine discussion with Jeff Hawley and Rick Williams of Yamaha explore how an already successful business is exploring new opportunities to better define the customer experience before, during and after transactions. It comes down to workflow. Nowadays, it either works for you or works against you. Here,… -
Smartphones, Tablets, PCs, The Devices People Use to Discover Information in Social Media (and when)
2 Feb 2012 | 3:13 pmMy friends over at bit.ly published an interesting graph that reveals the devices as well as the days/times that people use different devices and how and when they consume information. As you can imagine, it’s across the board, but as you can see, there are waves that every device follows, except the desktop. Desktops are of course the devices that we can assume people use during work hours. As such, they are most heavily used on weekdays before noon. Interestingly enough, phone traffic peaks at about the same times, but not to similar effects. What’s also telling is that tablets… -
What’s Love Got to Do with It? The 3P’s of Identity
2 Feb 2012 | 6:16 amGuest post by Allison Cerra, author of Identity Shift With the 2012 Presidential election looming, there’s no shortage of polls to help narrow the field of candidates. I find a recent one from Fox News to be particularly fascinating. Among other questions, Republican primary voters were asked which Republican presidential candidate is most likeable and which they would most trust with a nuclear weapon. While Newt Gingrich scored at the top of the heap in earning the trust vote, he scored only marginally well on the likeability scale. The topic was discussed on the network’s “Fox &…
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On Social Marketing and Social Change
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Walmart: Marketing Foods That Are Better For You
8 Feb 2012 | 3:05 amCorporations can do responsible marketing to improve people's nutrition behaviors (or call it social marketing). Walmart announces a new point-of-choice food labeling program that will add 'Great for You' on many of its own products and at the fruit and vegetable counter; it will also be made available for free to other brands - though I would not expect a stampede to that offer. In the NYT article today, the usual suspects are herded to proclaim that "the label will only go on a fifth of their products" and "in the midst of all this clutter of competing [food labeling] systems, how helpful… -
Applying Service-Dominant Logic to Social Marketing Programs
13 Jan 2012 | 1:25 pmMany social marketing programs, and most public health ones, have shied away from working with their customers or members of their priority groups. Rather, we have stuck with the ‘marketing-to’ approach that Lusch (2007) describes as one of stimulating demand through use of the 4Ps in order to get customers to purchase goods, use services or adopt behaviors, and then be satisfied with their decision, in order to meet organizational (or social) objectives.Service-Dominant marketing Logic (S-D Logic) marks a shift from this 'marketing-to' approach to a 'marketing-with' perspective (Lusch,… -
Service-Dominant Logic and Social Marketing
9 Jan 2012 | 10:18 amIs it time for more of us to loosen our grip on the 4Ps of the marketing mix as a necessary ingredient or benchmark for social marketing programs? In the broader marketing world, a growing dissatisfaction with the 4Ps framework has been driving a fundamental shift in the conceptualization of marketing since the 1980s (described as “merely a handy framework” of managerial decision-making variables; Day & Montgomery, 1999). Constantinides (2006) summarized over 40 papers that have been critical of, or presented alternatives, to the 4Ps marketing mix framework. The essence of their… -
Stump the Maven
3 Jan 2012 | 1:38 pmLast week I asked for nominations for the best papers in the field of social marketing. Prizes were offered for any nominations that were unfamiliar to me. I received quite a few suggestions and five people came through with "stumpers." The winners are: Alan Andreasen, PhDProfessor of MarketingMcDonough School of BusinessGeorgetown UniversityWashington, DCSteven Chapman, PhDSenior Vice President & Chief Technical OfficerPSIWashington, DC Nurit Guttman, PhDChair, Department of Communication Head, the Chaim Herzog Institute for Media, Politics & Society Faculty of Social SciencesTel… -
Top 10 Papers on Social Marketing for 2011
29 Dec 2011 | 2:57 pmIt's that time of year for retrospectives on the state of whatever. Here we offer our top 10 papers on social marketing published in 2011. Each title has a link to the full article as an html and/or a choice of downloading a free pdf (toll gates are coming down slowly, but surely). They represent a diversity of theory, practice and research from around the globe, and several may get you rethinking your understanding of social marketing in 2012. That might be a good thing - ring in the new year with these! EPODE approach for childhood obesity prevention: methods, progress and international…
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Reel China: Hard-pressed documentary makers keep rolling
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Congress looks to ethics bill to boost public image
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Six weeks, six lessons: What we've learned in the 2012 race
8 Feb 2012 | 6:04 pmSix weeks into a roller-coaster year, six lessons learned about Obama, Romney and a 2012 presidential election that's breaking old rules. -
Washington state lawmakers pass gay marriage bill
8 Feb 2012 | 6:04 pmThe 55-43 vote sets the stage for the state to become the seventh in the nation to allow same-sex couples to wed.
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Why strong communities are the backbones of successful businesses
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tweetmeme: Path http://t.co/znU4gv0w (via @hnfirehose)
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tweetmeme: Tweetbot for iPad — Tapbots http://t.co/t39lYjD8 (via @robinvanarkel)
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tweetmeme: Tweetbot — A Twitter Client with Personality for iPad for iPad on the iTunes.. http://t.co/T8gxIdrA (via @hmsat8lm)
8 Feb 2012 | 12:54 pmtweetmeme: Tweetbot — A Twitter Client with Personality for iPad for iPad on the iTunes.. http://t.co/T8gxIdrA (via @hmsat8lm)
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8 Feb 2012 | 1:12 pmRT @wealthydmo: Heard these Louis Vuitton Condoms cost $65? http://t.co/mBZwn1aP0 comments -
Twitter / Brandon Hubbard: Louis Vuitton condoms. Rea ...
8 Feb 2012 | 1:06 pmRT @hubbardbk: Louis Vuitton condoms. Really? http://t.co/hhBeyRa40 comments -
Tweetbot — A Twitter Client with Personality for iPad for iPad on the iTunes App Store
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Tweetbot for iPad — Tapbots
8 Feb 2012 | 11:02 amEINDELIJK! Gelijk downloaden! “@tweetbot: Say hello to @tweetbot for iPad. http://t.co/Gqkr4RBK http://t.co/rAm6cNmG”0 comments
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Twitter Blog
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Post-Bowl Twitter analysis
6 Feb 2012 | 1:06 pmThe results are in: People love to share the experience of watching the Super Bowl with millions of other viewers from around the world. Whether it’s cheering for your team, commenting on the halftime show or discussing the ads, it seems you have a lot to say about this annual tradition—and you’re using Twitter to say it.Here’s a fun fact: in 2008, Twitter’s largest spike in Tweets per second (TPS) during the Super Bowl was just 27. Three years later, fans sent 4,064 TPS, which was the highest TPS for any sporting event at that time.This year, the TPS peak was 12,233 Tweets. The… -
Roar of the crowd: Super Bowl on Twitter
2 Feb 2012 | 11:34 amFrom @TimTebow leading the Denver Broncos to a shocking overtime win (and a new record for sports-related Tweets per second: 9,420) to San Diego Chargers receiver @ericweddle1’s sideline Tweets from the Pro Bowl—we watched all of the NFL post-season’s most memorable moments come alive on Twitter.And while the @Giants and @Patriots’ rematch and halftime show play out on TV, the national conversation is happening well beyond your den: it also happens on Twitter. Follow your favorite NFL players, coaches and commentators during the game, or just search for #SuperBowl to see how everyone… -
Tweets still must flow
26 Jan 2012 | 11:25 amSee below for an update.One year ago, we posted "The Tweets Must Flow," in which we said,“The open exchange of information can have a positive global impact … almost every country in the world agrees that freedom of expression is a human right. Many countries also agree that freedom of expression carries with it responsibilities and has limits.”As we continue to grow internationally, we will enter countries that have different ideas about the contours of freedom of expression. Some differ so much from our ideas that we will not be able to exist there. Others are similar but, for… -
Hack Week @ Twitter
25 Jan 2012 | 12:20 pmHack Week is one of the ways we actively promote innovation through experimentation around the company. This week, a wide range of folks here are taking time away from their day-to-day work to collaborate and develop ideas that they are passionate about. Get comfortable with uncertainty; it leaves room for inspiration. #hackweek— benji shine (@bshine) January 24, 2012Employees across the company have formed nearly 100 teams to work on a variety of projects. Some are developing ways that could make Twitter even easier to use; others are testing out a new feature or tool that people might… -
Twitter Translation Center adds Right-to-Left Languages
25 Jan 2012 | 7:00 amBeginning today, right-to-left languages are now available for volunteers to translate in the Twitter Translation Center, starting with Arabic, Farsi, Hebrew and Urdu. The Twitter Translation Center takes a crowd-sourced approach to translating and localizing Twitter for people around the world. More than 425,000 volunteers contribute to the Translation Center, and to date have helped make Twitter available in 22 languages. With their help, these will be the next four.As we prepare to add Arabic, Farsi, Hebrew and Urdu to Twitter, we’ve developed new ways to ensure that Tweets and hashtags…
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twitter - Google News
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Minogue reports Twitter user for threats - The Independent
8 Feb 2012 | 4:12 pmMirror.co.ukMinogue reports Twitter user for threatsThe IndependentKylie Minogue has alerted police after receiving persistent threats on Twitter from one of her followers. The Australian singer, 43, used the social-networking site to call her tormenter a "weirdo" and said she had contacted police, alerting more than Kylie Minogue contacts police after Twitter 'deluded weirdo' threatTimes of IndiaKylie Minogue calls police over Twitter stalker fearMirror.co.ukKylie Minogue Twitter threats: a decade of stalker problemsTelegraph.co.ukDaily Mail -The Australianall 278 news… -
CNN Suspends Roland Martin for Remarks on Twitter - New York Times (blog)
8 Feb 2012 | 3:43 pmNew York Daily NewsCNN Suspends Roland Martin for Remarks on TwitterNew York Times (blog)By BRIAN STELTER 5:26 pm | Updated CNN said Wednesday that it had suspended Roland Martin, one of its commentators, three days after he posted Twitter messages that were interpreted by some to be anti-gay. “Roland Martin's tweets were regrettable and The real problem with Roland Martin and CNNWashington Post (blog)CNN suspends Roland Martin over anti-gay tweetsReutersCNN suspends Martin; not Loesch, EricksonPolitico (blog)New York Daily News -Philadelphia Inquirerall 459 news… -
Condit/Diaz rematch, UFC Twitter awards, more - Houston Chronicle (blog)
8 Feb 2012 | 3:29 pmHouston Chronicle (blog)Condit/Diaz rematch, UFC Twitter awards, moreHouston Chronicle (blog)Cesar Gracie also said on Twitter that the story wasn't true. Then Dana White confirmed the news on Twitter, saying that Condit would be in Vegas on Friday with his manager Malki Kawa to make an official announcement. This morning, everything changed.Manager: No Carlos Condit-Nick Diaz IIESPNCondit-Diaz fight ends in controversyCANOEall 368 news articles » -
@UKSupremeCourt now accepting official requests thru Twitter #srsly? - Christian Science Monitor
8 Feb 2012 | 1:29 pmChristian Science Monitor@UKSupremeCourt now accepting official requests thru Twitter #srsly?Christian Science MonitorThe UK Supreme Court now accepts freedom of information requests by Twitter, even though it didn't really mean to. By Arthur Bright, Correspondent / February 8, 2012 When people think of Twitter, they usually think of clipped comments about pop culture Assange Supreme Court extradition ruling may be revealed on TwitterHerald SunJulian Assange fate could be revealed on TwitterNEWS.com.auall 13 news articles » -
Marilyn Monroe 'officially' joins Twitter - CNN
8 Feb 2012 | 12:25 pmMarilyn Monroe 'officially' joins TwitterCNNBy Maureen Farrell @CNNMoneyMarkets February 8, 2012: 3:27 PM ET Authentic Brands Group, the owners of Marilyn Monroe's estates, hope the actress' verified Twitter feed will fuel more interest in the actress' brand. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Add one more and more »
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Twitdom » The Twitter Applications Directory
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Unfollowers
8 Feb 2012 | 3:50 amUnfollowers lets you track twitter followers. It sends an optional email notification when someone unfollows you. It also lets you compare between two different twitter users. ScreenshotsClick image to see a larger version of the screenshot. Post from Twitdom - Unfollowers Tags: unfollow, Unfollow Notifications, Unfollowers, Web -
Mapify
8 Feb 2012 | 1:26 amFind whats going on around you with Mapify. Mapify shows live tweets around a given neighbourhood. ScreenshotsClick image to see a larger version of the screenshot. Post from Twitdom - Mapify Tags: Mapify, Maps, Mashup -
Twitflog
7 Feb 2012 | 3:14 pmTwitflog is a Twitter application that lets you share photos on twitter. You login using Twitter OAuth and then can upload photos and/or comment on photos uploaded by others. Post from Twitdom - Twitflog Tags: Photos, Twitflog, Web -
TweetFind
7 Feb 2012 | 3:14 amTweetFind is a directory of Twitter Profiles. You have various categories to choose from. Each profile added can provide 3 tags as part of the listing. As described on the site, Created to help people find new Twitters to follow and a place where people can add their own Twitter accounts to a Twitter Directory. Post from Twitdom - TweetFind Tags: directory, TweetFind, Web -
Twitemperature
6 Feb 2012 | 3:14 pmTwitemperature is a gauge telling you whether you’re hot or cold on today’s topics of concern. Twitemperature ignores points of measure like number of followers and number of people you are following, and instead focuses on what you’re actually saying, now. It polls your last several hundred tweets and scores what you’re saying against what everyone else is saying in current hot conversations on Twitter and elsewhere. [feedsnap, 5]http://feeds.technorati.com/search/twitemperature?language=en[/feedsnap] Post from Twitdom - Twitemperature Tags: analytics, ranking,…
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Twitter / chrisbrogan
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chrisbrogan: Goodnight, moon. : )
8 Feb 2012 | 5:26 pmchrisbrogan: Goodnight, moon. : ) -
chrisbrogan: @fitarella - goodnight, Sue Ellen. : )
8 Feb 2012 | 5:23 pmchrisbrogan: @fitarella - goodnight, Sue Ellen. : ) -
chrisbrogan: @ccdoan - just type one somewhere in the text.
8 Feb 2012 | 4:58 pmchrisbrogan: @ccdoan - just type one somewhere in the text. -
chrisbrogan: @amymcctobin - very kind!
8 Feb 2012 | 4:53 pmchrisbrogan: @amymcctobin - very kind! -
chrisbrogan: Mindful eating, via @fitarella for #12er - http://t.co/NBYv1mr7
8 Feb 2012 | 4:46 pmchrisbrogan: Mindful eating, via @fitarella for #12er - http://t.co/NBYv1mr7
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Twitter / GuyKawasaki
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GuyKawasaki: Why should companies prioritize the importance of family? http://t.co/C5HNPzUJ
8 Feb 2012 | 6:40 pmGuyKawasaki: Why should companies prioritize the importance of family? http://t.co/C5HNPzUJ -
GuyKawasaki: Text while you walk (safely this time) http://t.co/iWc3foUT
8 Feb 2012 | 6:35 pmGuyKawasaki: Text while you walk (safely this time) http://t.co/iWc3foUT -
GuyKawasaki: What will happen if same-sex marriage is legalized? Absolutely nothing. http://t.co/CfGsZy1g
8 Feb 2012 | 6:30 pmGuyKawasaki: What will happen if same-sex marriage is legalized? Absolutely nothing. http://t.co/CfGsZy1g -
GuyKawasaki: Nike made a sleek running blade for amputee athletes http://t.co/MsesGzXI
8 Feb 2012 | 6:20 pmGuyKawasaki: Nike made a sleek running blade for amputee athletes http://t.co/MsesGzXI -
GuyKawasaki: How long do animals live? [Photo] http://t.co/4TNLFUZF
8 Feb 2012 | 6:05 pmGuyKawasaki: How long do animals live? [Photo] http://t.co/4TNLFUZF
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Twitter / TheBloggess
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TheBloggess: http://t.co/fa6X32N2 Sometimes people who hate you are an opportunity to practice patience even when you want to stab them.
8 Feb 2012 | 5:49 pmTheBloggess: http://t.co/fa6X32N2 Sometimes people who hate you are an opportunity to practice patience even when you want to stab them. -
TheBloggess: http://t.co/lXxbGIbj The romance of multiple stab wounds, maybe. (Sorry @Modcloth, but this dress looks like a zombie attack.)
8 Feb 2012 | 11:46 amTheBloggess: http://t.co/lXxbGIbj The romance of multiple stab wounds, maybe. (Sorry @Modcloth, but this dress looks like a zombie attack.) -
TheBloggess: As requested, a non-profane Beyonce card you can send to your grandma: http://t.co/FWeifPBW
8 Feb 2012 | 9:33 amTheBloggess: As requested, a non-profane Beyonce card you can send to your grandma: http://t.co/FWeifPBW -
TheBloggess: http://t.co/l1uEkfeq I've signed 300. 4700 to go. (You can still sign up for a free bookplate if you preorder.)
8 Feb 2012 | 8:50 amTheBloggess: http://t.co/l1uEkfeq I've signed 300. 4700 to go. (You can still sign up for a free bookplate if you preorder.) -
TheBloggess: And now I feel like a grown-up. (Bottom of the post.) http://t.co/OKuthCkj
8 Feb 2012 | 6:57 amTheBloggess: And now I feel like a grown-up. (Bottom of the post.) http://t.co/OKuthCkj
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Twitter / problogger
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problogger: There's been some good tips and discussion on Building Traffic/Readership to blogs here -> http://t.co/kTNjbBCF (pls add your wisdom)
8 Feb 2012 | 5:04 pmproblogger: There's been some good tips and discussion on Building Traffic/Readership to blogs here -> http://t.co/kTNjbBCF (pls add your wisdom) -
problogger: @MartGray no - afraid I've not heard anything about that.
8 Feb 2012 | 4:47 pmproblogger: @MartGray no - afraid I've not heard anything about that. -
problogger: POLL: Which would you prefer an hour long webinar on? -> http://t.co/a8nVQCbM
8 Feb 2012 | 4:35 pmproblogger: POLL: Which would you prefer an hour long webinar on? -> http://t.co/a8nVQCbM -
problogger: @CazMinx great time to do it - when you have some extra time to implement! All the best with it!
8 Feb 2012 | 3:09 pmproblogger: @CazMinx great time to do it - when you have some extra time to implement! All the best with it! -
problogger: What are you/have you been working on today? Tell us here -> http://t.co/F1BHKr8E - so we can keep you accountable :-)
8 Feb 2012 | 2:31 pmproblogger: What are you/have you been working on today? Tell us here -> http://t.co/F1BHKr8E - so we can keep you accountable :-)
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Twitter / Scobleizer
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Scobleizer: A better SMS? Yes, says @inZair in this video: https://t.co/CmuYEEWt Send geofenced messages, interesting new messaging system.
8 Feb 2012 | 5:51 pmScobleizer: A better SMS? Yes, says @inZair in this video: https://t.co/CmuYEEWt Send geofenced messages, interesting new messaging system. -
Scobleizer: I'm reading @ShelIsrael's new book on presentations, and wish every entrepreneur would read it too. http://t.co/S5V6fIeZ
8 Feb 2012 | 5:39 pmScobleizer: I'm reading @ShelIsrael's new book on presentations, and wish every entrepreneur would read it too. http://t.co/S5V6fIeZ -
Scobleizer: Does the world need another iPad book reader? @Readmill says yes in this video I did: https://t.co/kVoddbYP
8 Feb 2012 | 5:37 pmScobleizer: Does the world need another iPad book reader? @Readmill says yes in this video I did: https://t.co/kVoddbYP -
Scobleizer: Cine: Moving Fork (taken with cinemagr.am) http://t.co/IL16BEie #cinemagraph #gif
8 Feb 2012 | 2:48 pmScobleizer: Cine: Moving Fork (taken with cinemagr.am) http://t.co/IL16BEie #cinemagraph #gif -
Scobleizer: @marcsommer http://t.co/526jcihf Path message to users. They deleted already uploaded data.
8 Feb 2012 | 12:30 pmScobleizer: @marcsommer http://t.co/526jcihf Path message to users. They deleted already uploaded data.
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Twitter / lizstrauss
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lizstrauss: @DianeBrogan Moonlight sliding through the harbor http://t.co/Lqnm5x5K
8 Feb 2012 | 6:56 pmlizstrauss: @DianeBrogan Moonlight sliding through the harbor http://t.co/Lqnm5x5K -
lizstrauss: @Hiqutipie Thank you. Good to see you. :)
8 Feb 2012 | 6:53 pmlizstrauss: @Hiqutipie Thank you. Good to see you. :) -
lizstrauss: @DianeBrogan One more coming :) #chicago #lizharbor2
8 Feb 2012 | 6:53 pmlizstrauss: @DianeBrogan One more coming :) #chicago #lizharbor2 -
lizstrauss: Moonlight sliding through the harbor #chicago #lizharbor2 http://t.co/GcvFRGeZ
8 Feb 2012 | 6:49 pmlizstrauss: Moonlight sliding through the harbor #chicago #lizharbor2 http://t.co/GcvFRGeZ -
lizstrauss: @GlenHess another one coming!
8 Feb 2012 | 6:35 pmlizstrauss: @GlenHess another one coming!
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Twitter / Jason
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Jason: RT @dcimprov: more acts added for 2012 @ohsnapjbsmoove @JohnCaparulo @GuyTorry @Gary_Valentine @kevinpollak @thecoreyholcomb @ToddGlass ...
8 Feb 2012 | 4:24 pmJason: RT @dcimprov: more acts added for 2012 @ohsnapjbsmoove @JohnCaparulo @GuyTorry @Gary_Valentine @kevinpollak @thecoreyholcomb @ToddGlass ... -
Jason: @mjtco @TWistartups @hossrahman thanks! Hoss ftw!
8 Feb 2012 | 10:31 amJason: @mjtco @TWistartups @hossrahman thanks! Hoss ftw! -
Jason: RT @mjtco: Another brilliant @TWistartups episode. Thanks @hossrahman and @jason for the honest, open interview. http://t.co/88RfKBR1
8 Feb 2012 | 10:30 amJason: RT @mjtco: Another brilliant @TWistartups episode. Thanks @hossrahman and @jason for the honest, open interview. http://t.co/88RfKBR1 -
Jason: RT @mikeytoomey: @Jason - I want to be in your 1st LA based Code Academy class. Make it happen!!
8 Feb 2012 | 10:30 amJason: RT @mikeytoomey: @Jason - I want to be in your 1st LA based Code Academy class. Make it happen!! -
Jason: RT @willmontanaro: Still think @photomatt is my favourite "entrepreneur" ever since I saw his #TWiST interview with @Jason http://t.co/h ...
8 Feb 2012 | 10:30 amJason: RT @willmontanaro: Still think @photomatt is my favourite "entrepreneur" ever since I saw his #TWiST interview with @Jason http://t.co/h ...
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Twitter / armano
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armano: @shewchuk dude, if you do find me and I'll buy you a beer.
8 Feb 2012 | 6:58 pmarmano: @shewchuk dude, if you do find me and I'll buy you a beer. -
armano: (geez) Path CEO: We screwed up by uploading your personal data and we have erased it http://t.co/RqeSpM1l
8 Feb 2012 | 6:56 pmarmano: (geez) Path CEO: We screwed up by uploading your personal data and we have erased it http://t.co/RqeSpM1l -
armano: (nice) At Walgreens, a Mobile Check-in Acts Like a Circular http://t.co/T8hCJEte
8 Feb 2012 | 6:39 pmarmano: (nice) At Walgreens, a Mobile Check-in Acts Like a Circular http://t.co/T8hCJEte -
armano: (yes!!) I'd have to be brain-dead not to want you as my Valentine. http://t.co/4w4HgU2b
8 Feb 2012 | 6:38 pmarmano: (yes!!) I'd have to be brain-dead not to want you as my Valentine. http://t.co/4w4HgU2b -
armano: (visual) Data Points: Social System http://t.co/fZtgNSs6
8 Feb 2012 | 6:37 pmarmano: (visual) Data Points: Social System http://t.co/fZtgNSs6
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Twitter / christinelu
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christinelu: got a new idea for a shanghai startup. going to give idea to a few friends tonight because i have no time to do it but someone should!
8 Feb 2012 | 5:44 pmchristinelu: got a new idea for a shanghai startup. going to give idea to a few friends tonight because i have no time to do it but someone should! -
christinelu: EVENT: "High Net Worth Chinese: Driving Customer Acquisition and Loyalty" on Feb 29 in New York. http://t.co/a2DX25ap #china #luxury
8 Feb 2012 | 11:08 amchristinelu: EVENT: "High Net Worth Chinese: Driving Customer Acquisition and Loyalty" on Feb 29 in New York. http://t.co/a2DX25ap #china #luxury -
christinelu: tired. skipped out on dinner. fell asleep. now awake in shanghai at 3am. hungry. oh no. not jet lagged at all. not one bit.
8 Feb 2012 | 11:03 amchristinelu: tired. skipped out on dinner. fell asleep. now awake in shanghai at 3am. hungry. oh no. not jet lagged at all. not one bit. -
christinelu: @mtwirth China Luxury Network is a division of @AffinityChina. Feel free to let us know if you have any questions.
8 Feb 2012 | 3:04 amchristinelu: @mtwirth China Luxury Network is a division of @AffinityChina. Feel free to let us know if you have any questions. -
christinelu: @Kraughto i have food coma!
8 Feb 2012 | 12:19 amchristinelu: @Kraughto i have food coma!
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Twitter / shelisrael
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shelisrael: I had to get @TechDagan's help, but I finally got your fine comment on Newt Gingrich & the moon colony unstuck https://t.co/Jrz2DObv
8 Feb 2012 | 3:47 pmshelisrael: I had to get @TechDagan's help, but I finally got your fine comment on Newt Gingrich & the moon colony unstuck https://t.co/Jrz2DObv -
shelisrael: @Debbas Who decided this was a race? I thought it was a conversation. Am I on the US team? Can I still talk to my other friends?
8 Feb 2012 | 3:34 pmshelisrael: @Debbas Who decided this was a race? I thought it was a conversation. Am I on the US team? Can I still talk to my other friends? -
shelisrael: If you own a Kindle, you can borrow my book for free. In return I ask that you review it on Amazon. Help people decide http://t.co/RkVyQi0P
8 Feb 2012 | 3:29 pmshelisrael: If you own a Kindle, you can borrow my book for free. In return I ask that you review it on Amazon. Help people decide http://t.co/RkVyQi0P -
shelisrael: RT @PreppyDude: Now THIS is an amazing ruling... “@koa: RT @slashdot: Selling Used MP3s Found Legal In America http://t.co/CIjIwJZP”
8 Feb 2012 | 3:19 pmshelisrael: RT @PreppyDude: Now THIS is an amazing ruling... “@koa: RT @slashdot: Selling Used MP3s Found Legal In America http://t.co/CIjIwJZP” -
shelisrael: @JaneFriedman Perhaps you should research what & how we did it before offering inaccurate advice to social writers.
8 Feb 2012 | 3:18 pmshelisrael: @JaneFriedman Perhaps you should research what & how we did it before offering inaccurate advice to social writers.
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Twitter / biz
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biz: Hmm, I don't have any fancy socks. I must be doing it wrong, "A Foot in the Door in Silicon Valley" http://t.co/V4tfzVQs
4 Feb 2012 | 9:43 ambiz: Hmm, I don't have any fancy socks. I must be doing it wrong, "A Foot in the Door in Silicon Valley" http://t.co/V4tfzVQs -
biz: If you're ever in Dallas with a need for office equipment, you can go here. http://t.co/8aX5KRFm
3 Feb 2012 | 9:06 ambiz: If you're ever in Dallas with a need for office equipment, you can go here. http://t.co/8aX5KRFm -
biz: "Waking up in Santa Monica" http://t.co/BzTzaQOt
2 Feb 2012 | 9:04 ambiz: "Waking up in Santa Monica" http://t.co/BzTzaQOt -
biz: @dougw @mattknox @momdabom Matt Knox proved me wrong, I've come away with a different point of view!
28 Jan 2012 | 1:19 pmbiz: @dougw @mattknox @momdabom Matt Knox proved me wrong, I've come away with a different point of view! -
biz: NYTimes: Design and Illusion, to Impress the Ladies http://t.co/9zQVEecM
28 Jan 2012 | 8:49 ambiz: NYTimes: Design and Illusion, to Impress the Ladies http://t.co/9zQVEecM
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Twitter / garyvee
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garyvee: @sosulski hug
8 Feb 2012 | 6:39 pmgaryvee: @sosulski hug -
garyvee: @tcaseyMAN ;)
8 Feb 2012 | 5:37 pmgaryvee: @tcaseyMAN ;) -
garyvee: @TarinStyle HUG!
8 Feb 2012 | 4:55 pmgaryvee: @TarinStyle HUG! -
garyvee: #thankyou
8 Feb 2012 | 2:27 pmgaryvee: #thankyou -
garyvee: Guys I can't get to my homepage garyvaynerchuk dot com at VaynerMedia office - please help can u get to http://t.co/L0T8FB1e
8 Feb 2012 | 2:22 pmgaryvee: Guys I can't get to my homepage garyvaynerchuk dot com at VaynerMedia office - please help can u get to http://t.co/L0T8FB1e
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Twitter / NEENZ
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NEENZ: PBS Hawaii presents Keola Beamer: Malama Ko Aloha on February 23rd http://t.co/nprAGQaM
8 Feb 2012 | 6:07 pmNEENZ: PBS Hawaii presents Keola Beamer: Malama Ko Aloha on February 23rd http://t.co/nprAGQaM -
NEENZ: #socialmedia Google removes offensive content in India http://t.co/Jsa7puGk
8 Feb 2012 | 6:05 pmNEENZ: #socialmedia Google removes offensive content in India http://t.co/Jsa7puGk -
NEENZ: #socialmedia Crime Stoppers and My Virtual Neighbor Partner to Protect Citizens http://t.co/U9O6J9QI
8 Feb 2012 | 6:05 pmNEENZ: #socialmedia Crime Stoppers and My Virtual Neighbor Partner to Protect Citizens http://t.co/U9O6J9QI -
NEENZ: Bacon Wrapped Shrimp #foodspotting #cfm2012 http://t.co/qlPlXzvC
8 Feb 2012 | 5:14 pmNEENZ: Bacon Wrapped Shrimp #foodspotting #cfm2012 http://t.co/qlPlXzvC -
NEENZ: #socialmedia SocialFlow Optimises Brand Tweets Based On Follower Conversations & Language Use http://t.co/GlbnmthC
8 Feb 2012 | 5:03 pmNEENZ: #socialmedia SocialFlow Optimises Brand Tweets Based On Follower Conversations & Language Use http://t.co/GlbnmthC
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Twitter / jowyang
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jowyang: Media taught us that Pirates look like Cap'n Jack Sparrow. Yet today's pirates look like this: http://t.co/1OafqAE9
8 Feb 2012 | 6:27 pmjowyang: Media taught us that Pirates look like Cap'n Jack Sparrow. Yet today's pirates look like this: http://t.co/1OafqAE9 -
jowyang: Put a bird on it. #portlandia http://t.co/hfeyZsy0
8 Feb 2012 | 5:23 pmjowyang: Put a bird on it. #portlandia http://t.co/hfeyZsy0 -
jowyang: RT @SocialFlow: Introducing the Optimized Publisher http://t.co/nyTyjeZo
8 Feb 2012 | 4:51 pmjowyang: RT @SocialFlow: Introducing the Optimized Publisher http://t.co/nyTyjeZo -
jowyang: Trend: we're seeing more vendor briefings position as "performance marketing" or "social optimization" than ever before. Seen this too?
8 Feb 2012 | 4:18 pmjowyang: Trend: we're seeing more vendor briefings position as "performance marketing" or "social optimization" than ever before. Seen this too? -
jowyang: Biggest Threat to Email Marketing? Social Media and SMS (Data) http://t.co/78lLq8DH
8 Feb 2012 | 2:59 pmjowyang: Biggest Threat to Email Marketing? Social Media and SMS (Data) http://t.co/78lLq8DH
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Twitter / megtripp
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megtripp: @jennalyns oh my dear. :( I'm sorry, but so thankful you and E. are okay. Cup of tea and some Hunger Games reading will help.
8 Feb 2012 | 2:51 pmmegtripp: @jennalyns oh my dear. :( I'm sorry, but so thankful you and E. are okay. Cup of tea and some Hunger Games reading will help. -
megtripp: @citymama HA! I'll see what I can do. :D
8 Feb 2012 | 2:36 pmmegtripp: @citymama HA! I'll see what I can do. :D -
megtripp: When did I become @pinterest's community manager? I'm defending them everywhere. ;)
8 Feb 2012 | 2:28 pmmegtripp: When did I become @pinterest's community manager? I'm defending them everywhere. ;) -
megtripp: @wordstosweatby Legality is the line. That's the most simple way for me to approach it. If laws are broken, I'm not cool with it.
8 Feb 2012 | 2:21 pmmegtripp: @wordstosweatby Legality is the line. That's the most simple way for me to approach it. If laws are broken, I'm not cool with it. -
megtripp: @missusP @SpringInsight @wordstosweatby I think the Facebook model and our use of Facebook is radically different. No comparison for me.
8 Feb 2012 | 1:39 pmmegtripp: @missusP @SpringInsight @wordstosweatby I think the Facebook model and our use of Facebook is radically different. No comparison for me.
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Twitter / briansolis
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briansolis: Free books + signing! Thank you to @ exacttarget #sherpaemail http://t.co/XHjWuJLf
8 Feb 2012 | 3:51 pmbriansolis: Free books + signing! Thank you to @ exacttarget #sherpaemail http://t.co/XHjWuJLf -
briansolis: On approach to Las Vegas for @MarketingSherpa's new media marketing event... #SherpaEmail
8 Feb 2012 | 1:06 pmbriansolis: On approach to Las Vegas for @MarketingSherpa's new media marketing event... #SherpaEmail -
briansolis: New guest post by @johnmbernard - Meet the Mother of All Processes http://t.co/uMg7pDaY
8 Feb 2012 | 11:33 ambriansolis: New guest post by @johnmbernard - Meet the Mother of All Processes http://t.co/uMg7pDaY -
briansolis: Lessons for Pharma in Social Media from SunTrust Bank http://t.co/gQFOgOf7
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briansolis: Our Season 2 Finale: How Yamaha invests in customer experiences thru new & social media http://t.co/e00mI0Gp
8 Feb 2012 | 8:59 ambriansolis: Our Season 2 Finale: How Yamaha invests in customer experiences thru new & social media http://t.co/e00mI0Gp
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Twitter / waynesutton
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waynesutton: @csanz thanks!
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waynesutton: @kpett thanks!
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waynesutton: RT @loic Kudos to @davemorin of @path for handling the PR crisis so well, tech press over reacted. Way to go Dave! http://t.co/7yjK187F
8 Feb 2012 | 3:44 pmwaynesutton: RT @loic Kudos to @davemorin of @path for handling the PR crisis so well, tech press over reacted. Way to go Dave! http://t.co/7yjK187F -
waynesutton: RT @corvida: 5 Panels Black Tech Entrepreneurs Should Attend at SXSW Interactive 2012 http://t.co/GT55nPLQ
8 Feb 2012 | 11:40 amwaynesutton: RT @corvida: 5 Panels Black Tech Entrepreneurs Should Attend at SXSW Interactive 2012 http://t.co/GT55nPLQ -
waynesutton: Day 8: People of color impacting the social web – Kimberly C. Ellis, Ph.D http://t.co/wlFkGQqW @drgoddess #29DaysofDiversity
8 Feb 2012 | 11:07 amwaynesutton: Day 8: People of color impacting the social web – Kimberly C. Ellis, Ph.D http://t.co/wlFkGQqW @drgoddess #29DaysofDiversity
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Twitter / kevinrose
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kevinrose: Watching the water show 1/2 mile from the earth (with Chris at Residents Lounge 123rd Floor Burj Khalifa) [pic] — http://t.co/X9FFqFTI
7 Feb 2012 | 9:36 amkevinrose: Watching the water show 1/2 mile from the earth (with Chris at Residents Lounge 123rd Floor Burj Khalifa) [pic] — http://t.co/X9FFqFTI -
kevinrose: Heading to the top! (with Chris at Burj Khaleefa) [pic] — http://t.co/FyWEcxPq
7 Feb 2012 | 7:44 amkevinrose: Heading to the top! (with Chris at Burj Khaleefa) [pic] — http://t.co/FyWEcxPq -
kevinrose: Got some new asics :) [pic] — http://t.co/fwIqmvPi
6 Feb 2012 | 1:02 amkevinrose: Got some new asics :) [pic] — http://t.co/fwIqmvPi -
kevinrose: Just landed in Dubai :) http://t.co/rpVhryTB
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kevinrose: @Riy come hangout while we are in town? Dm me
3 Feb 2012 | 12:15 amkevinrose: @Riy come hangout while we are in town? Dm me
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Twitter / jesseluna
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jesseluna: @theodorefisher Sounds like a good long-term strategy though...
8 Feb 2012 | 6:47 pmjesseluna: @theodorefisher Sounds like a good long-term strategy though... -
jesseluna: What do you want? When do you want it?
8 Feb 2012 | 6:39 pmjesseluna: What do you want? When do you want it? -
jesseluna: Veto any FAA Reauthorization which includes provisions that endanger workers' contracts and right to unionize http://t.co/MSbZumiO
8 Feb 2012 | 8:12 amjesseluna: Veto any FAA Reauthorization which includes provisions that endanger workers' contracts and right to unionize http://t.co/MSbZumiO -
jesseluna: @saharabloom Nice! I did .Net development for several years. Happy caffeination!
8 Feb 2012 | 7:20 amjesseluna: @saharabloom Nice! I did .Net development for several years. Happy caffeination! -
jesseluna: @saharabloom Morning! It's been a busy work week. Hope to get in front of things today. How's your day shaping up?
8 Feb 2012 | 7:05 amjesseluna: @saharabloom Morning! It's been a busy work week. Hope to get in front of things today. How's your day shaping up?
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Certificate Transparency Sites
4 Feb 2012 | 1:50 pmI may not have said much more about Certificate Transparency, but we’ve been working on it. So, those interested in following along (or joining in) are welcome to look at… Website. Mailing list. Code repository. The code repository also includes the spec, in xml2rfc format. Share This -
Fixing CAs
29 Nov 2011 | 3:58 amAdam Langley and I have a proposal to bolster up the rather fragile Certificate Authority infrastructure. TL;DNR: certificates are registered in a public audit log. Servers present proofs that their certificate is registered, along with the certificate itself. Clients check these proofs and domain owners monitor the logs. If a CA mis-issues a certificate then either There is no proof of registration, so the browser rejects the certificate, or There is a proof of registration and the certificate is published in the log, in which case the domain owner notices and complains, or There is a proof… -
Open Source Transcription Software Developer
1 Oct 2011 | 10:06 amSince we set up FreeBMD, FreeREG and FreeCEN things have come a long way, and so we’re revisiting how we do transcription. Those great guys at Zooniverse have released their Scribe transcription software, which they developed to use with Old Weather and Ancient Lives (and more to come), as open source. We are working with them to develop a new transcription platform for genealogical records, based on Scribe, and we want to hire a developer to help us with it. Scribe itself is written in Ruby, so some familiarity with that would help. We also use Python and EC2, so knowing about those… -
Lessons Not Learned
19 Sep 2011 | 7:50 amAnyone who has not had their head under a rock knows about the DigiNotar fiasco. And those who’ve been paying attention will also know that DigiNotar’s failure is only the most recent in a long series of proofs of what we’ve known for a long time: Certificate Authorities are nothing but a money-making scam. They provide us with no protection whatsoever. So imagine how delighted I am that we’ve learnt the lessons here (not!) and are now proceeding with an even less-likely-to-succeed plan using OpenID. Well, the US is. If the plan works, consumers who opt in might soon… -
DNSSEC on the Google Certificate Catalog
12 Sep 2011 | 6:47 amI mentioned my work on the Google Certificate Catalog a while back. Now I’ve updated it to sign responses with DNSSEC. I also updated the command-line utility to verify DNSSEC responses – and added a little utility to fetch the root DNSSEC keys and verify a PGP signature on them. As always, feedback is welcome. Share This
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joeandrieu.com
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The World’s Simplest AutoTweeter (in node.js)
30 Jan 2012 | 1:04 pmLast month, I set up a quick little autotweeter using Node.js to help me with Repeal Day Santa Barbara. I wrote a short blurb about it before hand, here’s what actually shipped. (Many thanks to the guys at the Santa Barbara Hacker Space for inspiring and contributing to this project.) The plan was simple. Set up a free server at Amazon Web Services. Write a simple daemon that processes a queue of tweets, sending them to the RepealDaySB twitter account at just the right time. Write a bunch of tweets and schedule them. Run that daemon on the evening in question (December 5) AWS Setting up… -
Kindle files to my iPad (Gutenberg eBooks)
15 Jan 2012 | 2:19 pmHow do you get a book at Project Gutenberg into your iPad Kindle app? It’s easy. Go to Gutenberg on your iPad and download the “Kindle” .mobi file. It’ll automatically open in the Kindle app. Yay. Don’t worry about instructions for how to get a .mobi file to your iPad Kindle. It’s a bit of a chore. But as long as you have a URL for the .mobi file, just use the Safari browser to download it directly. One you open it, it will be in your Kindle bookshelf until you delete it. Works like a charm. -
Playing in the Treehouse
10 Nov 2011 | 2:35 pmFor the last few months, I’ve been helping a friend find a good way to learn HTML. She’s an experienced professional designer… in fact her website designs were winning awards as far back as 1994. But she finally realized that because she never learned the brick and mortar work underlying the web, she was hampered in building breakthrough designs. As the web moves more and more to interactive, real-time mash ups that is becoming even more true. Unfortunately, the vast majority of options we considered were either way too expensive (like returning to Art Center to take a traditional… -
Towards a node.js Auto-Tweeter
9 Nov 2011 | 12:18 pmI’ve been intrigued by node.js as a platform for highly-scalable server applications written in javascript and finally found a super simple application I wanted to try with it: an auto-tweeter that would let me schedule future tweets to my own account. I’m organizing a pub crawl for Repeal Day and I want a flight of tweets to go out during the crawl… without me or my partners having to do it manually. I mentioned this to my buddies at Santa Barbara Hacker Space and we made it a collaborative project. I’ll miss this week’s WebTech Wednesday session, but perhaps a write up… -
Trust Me… Things Change.
22 Apr 2011 | 1:24 amTrust is complicated. But for some reason, online trust mechanisms assume it is outrageously simple. For example, firewalls imply that once you’re in the network, you’re trusted. It’s baked into the framing of the problem. Similarly, Trust Frameworks assume that once you are in the Framework, you’re trusted (although you could build a framework that is dynamic). Even a user directed approach like Facebook Connect assumes that once you click “allow”, you trust that website to use your information appropriately, essentially forever… even if you revoke…
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Samsung Galaxy s III with sail HD, Android 4. ...
8 Feb 2012 | 4:12 pmNew information has emerged from the Eldar Murtazin, the bloggers who are known to leak information and the latest mobile phones usually have accurate information and according to him this time he had played the Galaxy Samsung S3 so that we can expect information about the Galaxy S3 this time was very real and not a rumor anymore. It has emerged information that Samsung Galaxy S III will be…0 comments -
Don't Forgive Path, the Creepy iPhone Company that Misled Us Once Already
8 Feb 2012 | 3:45 pmThe tech world has been consumed today with news the app Path quietly uploaded users' iPhone address books without permission. Path, in an increasingly common Silicon Valley ritual, apologized and promised it wouldn't happen again. But the company has given false assurances before. To us. More »0 comments -
Tweetbot — A Twitter Client with Personality 1. ...
8 Feb 2012 | 1:39 pmiPad app review: Tweetbot is essentially the perfect Twitter client: Tweetbot was already great on the iPhone. O... http://t.co/dkDHlTfp0 comments -
Tweetbot — A Twitter Client with Personality for iPad for iPad on the iTunes App Store
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Tweetbot for iPad — Tapbots
8 Feb 2012 | 11:02 amEINDELIJK! Gelijk downloaden! “@tweetbot: Say hello to @tweetbot for iPad. http://t.co/Gqkr4RBK http://t.co/rAm6cNmG”0 comments
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Two People Are Dead Because They Unfriended This Man's Adult Daughter on Facebook
8 Feb 2012 | 4:01 pmA Tennessee man, Marvin Potter (on the right), is in police custody tonight, charged with two counts of first degree murder in the shooting deaths of a couple who had unfriended his 30-year-old daughter on the popular social site. More »0 comments -
Don't Forgive Path, the Creepy iPhone Company that Misled Us Once Already
8 Feb 2012 | 3:45 pmThe tech world has been consumed today with news the app Path quietly uploaded users' iPhone address books without permission. Path, in an increasingly common Silicon Valley ritual, apologized and promised it wouldn't happen again. But the company has given false assurances before. To us. More »0 comments -
Tweetbot — A Twitter Client with Personality 1. ...
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Tweetbot for iPad — Tapbots
8 Feb 2012 | 11:02 amEINDELIJK! Gelijk downloaden! “@tweetbot: Say hello to @tweetbot for iPad. http://t.co/Gqkr4RBK http://t.co/rAm6cNmG”0 comments
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How To Protect Firefox Passwords with a Master Password
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@font-face doesn't work in firefox | drupal.org
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30 Best Firefox Themes of All Time
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Adobe Adds Protected Sandbox Mode On Flash Player For Firefox | TheTechJournal
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8 Feb 2012 | 9:15 amSwarm of tremors continue to rattle coastline of southwest Iceland http://t.co/GZuB8Ogk0 comments
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The Blog of Author Tim Ferriss
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Housecleaning: Be Featured in The 4-Hour Chef, Random Links, and Contest Updates
29 Jan 2012 | 1:42 pmHanoi toddler and b-boy, from a trip Ma.tt and I took in 2009. (Photo: Matt Mullenweg) The next post will be an interview on writing process with the inimitable Paulo Coelho, author of The Alchemist and Aleph, among many others. His work been translated into 71 languages. In the meantime, I’d like make a few offers and provide a few updates, as well as a few reading links: 1) Would you like to be in The 4-Hour Chef? I’d love for you to be. Amazingly, it hit both #1 and #2 (for Kindle version) in cookbooks on Amazon when it was announced, and I think it could be bigger than the… -
How to Become an Effective CEO: Chief Emotions Officer
19 Jan 2012 | 4:39 amChip Conley, founder of Joie de Vivre Hotels Chip Conley is the founder of Joie de Vivre Hospitality, which he began at age 26 and built to more than 30 properties in California alone. In 2010, Joie de Vivre was awarded the #1 customer service award in the U.S. by Market Metrix (Upper Upscale hotel category). Conley has also been named the “Most Innovative CEO” in the Bay Area by the San Francisco Business Times, and I’m proud to call him a friend. We’ve shared many glasses of wine together. He doesn’t know what I’m about to tell you, but it’s true (Hi,… -
Tim Ferriss Getting His Ass Kicked + How to Survive a Physical Attack (Video Series)
8 Jan 2012 | 4:11 pmThis post might seem odd, as it starts with a random sequence from a random skill. There are three reasons for this: 1) I like to expose readers to things they’ve never explored. 2) The best long-term policy for keeping a blog fun to read (and write) is to cover things that subsets of your readers love, not things that everyone merely likes. 3) I think all of you should know how to respond to a real physical attack. Keeping these in mind, I hope you enjoy a lil’ taste of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, often nicknamed “human chess.” If it’s not your thing, I still suggest… -
No Brown M&M’s! David Lee Roth and the Power of Checklists
1 Jan 2012 | 9:17 pmArticle 126: No brown M&M’s! (Photo: Mr. T in DC) Happy New Year, all! I’ll be putting up a “Lessons learned in 2011″ post soon. In the meantime, here is a taste of things to come. I can come across as anal retentive, even severely Monk-ish. One reason for the madness: with rare exceptions, I’ve come to believe that how we do anything is how we do everything. I’m not alone. The following is a short excerpt from The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande, also reprinted by Tehelka magazine in India. In it, we learn the logic of David Lee Roth’s… -
Christmas Deals from Start-ups
21 Dec 2011 | 10:24 pm(Photo: Kevin Dooley) Just for fun, I asked my start-ups (and a few friends) if they’d like to offer y’all a little something special from the holidays. Here’s an incomplete list. Many are working on top-secret stuff and couldn’t jump in, but a few were game on last-minute notice, so here you go! They are listed in alphabetical order by company/name: Stop being a Wantrepreneur; start taking action. Free vids! Get here: http://appsumo.com/wantrepreneurs-videos/ via @AppSumo Everything you need to transform. Free trainers, complete nutrition plans, & top-selling…
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This Week In Startups–Neal Sales-Griffin of Code Academy
8 Feb 2012 | 1:45 pmAwesome guest on This Week in Startups from codeacademy ———- Forwarded message ———- On This Week in Startups, we were joined by Neal Sales-Griffin (http://twitter.com/nealsales) of Code Academy (http://codeacademy.org), the Chicago startup that teaches people how to build web apps in just 11 weeks. Neal and Jason are both deeply interested and invested in the education space, so the discussion included the future of education, why it's never too late to start coding and how startups will save our economy. If you missed the live show, get your fix here:… -
This Week In Startups–Neal Sales-Griffin of Code Academy
8 Feb 2012 | 1:45 pmAwesome guest on This Week in Startups from codeacademy ———- Forwarded message ———- On This Week in Startups, we were joined by Neal Sales-Griffin (http://twitter.com/nealsales) of Code Academy (http://codeacademy.org), the Chicago startup that teaches people how to build web apps in just 11 weeks. Neal and Jason are both deeply interested and invested in the education space, so the discussion included the future of education, why it's never too late to start coding and how startups will save our economy. If you missed the live show, get your fix here:… -
LAUNCH Festival hits $269k in prizes!
8 Feb 2012 | 12:37 pmI'm so blessed to be part of–and have the support of–an amazing industry! http://www.launch.is/blog/boom-launch-hits-269k-in-prizes-thanks-to-charles-river-vent.html Please come to the LAUNCH Festival… and if you're broke sneak in or ask me for a free ticket!!! -
LAUNCH Festival hits $269k in prizes!
8 Feb 2012 | 12:37 pmI'm so blessed to be part of–and have the support of–an amazing industry! http://www.launch.is/blog/boom-launch-hits-269k-in-prizes-thanks-to-charles-river-vent.html Please come to the LAUNCH Festival… and if you're broke sneak in or ask me for a free ticket!!! -
Thank you @zappos for making my life so much easier… Which two people?
12 Jan 2012 | 10:33 am
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Tip for B&N: Don't just follow Amazon
8 Feb 2012 | 9:00 amThis post is part of the TOC podcast series. You can also subscribe to the free TOC podcast through iTunes. I follow dozens of publishing blogs and tweet streams, but there's one that always rises above the rest for me. Any time I see something from Joseph Esposito (@JosephJEsposito), president of Portable CEO consulting, I make sure I read it. He's a frequent contributor to the Scholarly Kitchen blog, and one of his recent articles there got me thinking about the need for better competition in the publishing industry. I sat down with Joe to discuss Amazon's dominance, what B&N should do… -
The NoSQL movement
8 Feb 2012 | 6:00 amIn a conversation last year, Justin Sheehy, CTO of Basho, described NoSQL as a movement, rather than a technology. This description immediately felt right; I've never been comfortable talking about NoSQL, which when taken literally, extends from the minimalist Berkeley DB (commercialized as Sleepycat, now owned by Oracle) to the big iron HBase, with detours into software as fundamentally different as Neo4J (a graph database) and FluidDB (which defies description). But what does it mean to say that NoSQL is a movement rather than a technology? We certainly don't see picketers outside Oracle's… -
Four short links: 8 February 2012
8 Feb 2012 | 3:00 amMavuno -- an open source, modular, scalable text mining toolkit built upon Hadoop. (Apache-licensed) Cow Clicker -- Wired profile of Cowclicker creator Ian Bogost. I was impressed by Cow Clickers [...] have turned what was intended to be a vapid experience into a source of camaraderie and creativity. People create communities around social activities, even when they are antisocial. (via BoingBoing) Unicode Has a Pile of Poo Character (BoingBoing) -- this is perfect. The Research Works Act and the Breakdown of Mutual Incomprehension (Cameron Neylon) -- an excellent summary of how researchers… -
Unstructured data is worth the effort when you've got the right tools
7 Feb 2012 | 6:00 amIt's dawning on companies that data analysis can yield insights and inform business decisions. As data-driven benefits grow, so do our demands about what more data can tell us and what other types we can mine. During her PhD studies, Alyona Medelyan (@zelandiya) developed Maui, an open source tool that performs as well as professional librarians in identifying main topics in documents. Medelyan now leads the research and development of API-based products at Pingar. Pingar senior software researcher Anna Divoli (@annadivoli) studied sentence extraction for semi-automatic annotation of… -
Four short links: 7 February 2012
7 Feb 2012 | 3:00 amIntegrated Content Editor (GitHub) -- a track changes implementation, built in javascript, for anything that is contenteditable on the web, written by the NY Times team and open sourced. Data Tables -- featureful jQuery plugin for tables of data. (via Javascript Weekly) Creating a Developer Community (Slideshare) -- treat the problem like a channel conversion funnel: turn visitors into downloaders, downloaders into users, users into contributors. His screenshots of shitty conversions are great! (via Kohsuke Kawaguchi) Sex Differences in Intimate Relationships (PDF) -- Albert-Laszlo Barabasi…
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Seth's Blog
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How do they know you're not a flake?
8 Feb 2012 | 2:43 amBefore your link gets clicked or your proposal gets read, a busy person is going to triage it to find out if it's even worth glancing at. Since everyone is now connected, the new permeability has created a deluge of noise, and just about everyone worth contacting is taking defensive measures. Do I know this person? Did someone I trust send them over? Where does she work? (Ideo? the FDA? The New York Times?) Has she won an award? Is she famous? Are there typos and is the design sloppy? Are they pestering me? Do I already follow this person online? Does music play when I visit the website? Will… -
Horizontal marketing isn't a new idea
7 Feb 2012 | 2:09 amBut it is the new reality for just about every organization. Vertical marketing means the marketer (the one with money) is in charge. Vertical marketing starts at the top and involves running ads, sending out direct mail and pushing hype through the media. Your money, your plans, your control. It might not work, but generally the worst outcome is that you will be ignored and need to spend more money. Horizonal marketing, on the other hand, means creating a remarkable product and story and setting it up to spread from person to person. It's out of your control, because all the interactions are… -
Who is your customer?
6 Feb 2012 | 2:26 amRule one: You can build a business on the foundation of great customer service. Rule two: The only way to do great customer service is to treat different customers differently. The question: Who is your customer? It's not obvious. Zappos is a classic customer service company, and their customer is the person who buys the shoes. Nike, on the other hand, doesn't care very much at all about the people who buy the shoes, or even the retailers. They care about the athletes (often famous) that wear the shoes, sometimes for money. They name buildings after these athletes, court them, erect… -
In search of a timid trapeze artist
5 Feb 2012 | 2:01 amGood luck with that, there aren't any. If you hesitate when leaping from rope to another, you're not going to last very long. And this is at the heart of what makes innovation work in organizations, why industries die, and how painful it is to try to maintain the status quo while also participating in a revolution. Gather up as much speed as you can, find a path and let go. You can't get to the next rope if you're still holding on to this one. -
Will energy consumption stay private?
4 Feb 2012 | 11:45 amIt's clear that the consumption of energy has external effects that impact more than just the person who is paying for it. Geopolitical, health and economic issues come to the neighbors and nearby citizens of entities that are using a lot of power. It was always straightforward to see who was burning a lot of wood or drove a huge car. It's easy to see when a company has a huge smokestake belching carbon. What happens when sensors make it easy to see how efficient a machine is, how much of a resource is being consumed and how much exhaust is being spewed? What happens when Google maps shows…
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Would Shareholders Give a Higher P/E to Keep Jobs in the USA ?
29 Jan 2012 | 3:21 pmIt used to be that if you owned shares of a public company, you actually felt like you owned shares of that company. The concept of actual ownership by individuals is long gone. Shareholders as owners are nothing but a concept , and echo from days gone by. That shouldn’t be a surprise. It’s just as rare for individuals with less than 10 figures in their networth to even consider actually buying shares as a path to ownership. But what if this were not the case any longer ? For those of you that own shares of stocks in companies,either directly or indirectly, would you be… -
The TV Business Keeps Getting Stronger !
14 Jan 2012 | 4:53 pmBack in my broadcast.com days we had a saying that “bits are bits”. That once content becomes digital, it is naturally going to become available on any and all digital devices. Based on this, we always made the point to be platform and device agnostic. We didn’t care where or how people saw our content, as long as they saw it and we had the chance to monetize it. We also knew that our core value proposition to consumers was that on broadcast.com they were able to get content that they couldn’t get on TV. We had Yoga channels, we had cricket live and on demand, we had… -
Why Startups Shouldn’t Hire PR Firms
13 Jan 2012 | 3:31 pmA quote from my book, How to Win at the Sport of Business got picked up in multiple stories. In the book I stated effectively that “Startups should never hire a PR firm”. As you would expect, the PR Industry was not over-joyed at the comment. Articles were written about how incredibly valuable a good PR person can be to a startup. Actually, I have no doubt that a smart PR person can add value to a startup. The problem is that all things considered, it’s not enough value. The first problem with hiring a PR firm is cost. Cash is always in short supply in startups. -
You Don’t Live in the World You Were Born Into
31 Dec 2011 | 9:54 amI thought this was appropriate to start the new year. We all have the tendency to believe that we are living in a very advanced technological period. We get all excited about the new tech we got at Xmas and what we read about that will soon be available to us. In reality, everything we are excited about today is going to be incredibly old and boring much faster than we ever expect. No matter what year you were born, by the time you finish(ed) high school, its (was) a completely different world. Today’s high school seniors were born prior to the World Wide Web, wireless internet,… -
The Fan Experience at Sporting Events – We dont need no stinking smartphones !
24 Dec 2011 | 9:17 amWith the season starting tomorrow, I wanted to update a blog post I did in 2010. In just the past 18 months the number of proposals for in-game entertainment have skyrocketed. It seems like every day I get a new proposal to invest in a company that is going to revolutionize the experience of going to a sporting event. Without fail the proposal starts out with some form of “with the explosion in sales of smartphones…” Then I get the meat of the pitch which is some derivative of stats, pictures, fantasy games, social sharing via FB/Twitter or some new network to replace…
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THE DAILY BACON
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Bacon Pic of the Day – Laying Down Some “Tasty” Licks…
8 Feb 2012 | 5:48 pmRock On! Thanks to longtime FoTDB Cherie (SHOUT OUT!) for this one… Related Stories:April 19, 2011 -- Bacon Pic of the Day – Most Important Meal of the Day!August 27, 2010 -- Bacon Pic of the Day – Bacon Brunch… -
Yesterday’s News – Jack in the Box Bacon Bonanza…
7 Feb 2012 | 6:22 pmToday we are going to start a NEW feature here at TDB entitled “Yesterday’s News!“ While I am usually on the cutting edge of bacon news and information, my recent work schedule has caused me to fall behind a bit…take this little piece of news: Yup, Jack in the Box (of which there are NO restaurants in southeastern Michigan) jumped (albeit late) on the bacon bandwagon. We featured bacon milkshakes two and a half years ago… Denny’sdid it last year… So welcome to the club JitB. Oh, they also have a special, BLT cheeseburger. This “new”… -
Bacon Pic of the Day – Somehow This Just Seems Cruel…
2 Feb 2012 | 5:22 pmFrom Food on my Dog blog (as seen on CNN this afternoon). Pop on over and see a myriad of items balanced on this pooches noggin’. Related Stories:January 16, 2012 -- Bacon Pic of the Day – OMG!!!January 11, 2012 -- Bacon Pics of the Day – Charles Edition! -
Can’t Get Enough (That’s Enough) Bacon…
1 Feb 2012 | 6:26 pmFirst – a quick out out to all of you! We’ve started out this new year (our 3rd in existence) with one of the best months ever in terms of visits. Makes a guy smile inside! Thank you all for stoppin’ by and stickin’ with us! So as we have enjoyed one of our better months, proving that everyone STILL love bacon. Well maybe not everyone. It seems that the guys from FoodBeast have had just about enough (This from a website that usually provides multiple posts each week dedicated to the sweet meat)… Don’t worry, video is beeped where it needs to be. This is a… -
First Words…
31 Jan 2012 | 7:20 pmWas that Bacon or Beer Can? I hope bacon. Thanks to FoTDB Seth (SHOUT OUT) for the link. Have a great night everyone! Related Stories:September 10, 2011 -- Bringin’ Up A Bacon Baby – Breakfast with Daddy!March 12, 2011 -- Bringin’ Up A Bacon Baby – Wakey, Wakey…
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AGBeat
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Succeed by following your passion, 10 inspirational quotes
8 Feb 2012 | 5:28 pmFollow your dreams? Maybe, maybe not… We’ve all heard it since we were young—follow your dreams! While this can be applied to most areas of life, it is also applicable to your business success. But it’s more than just following your dreams. It’s also about tapping into your passions and using it as motivation, direction, and inspiration. Here are ten [...]Your missed calls are missed opportunities. Don't miss another with Better Voicemail AG PartnerGet more News at AGBeat -
What entrepreneurs can expect during due diligence
8 Feb 2012 | 1:32 pmKick starting with capital In the present business climate, it is very difficult to get a business started without capital – either from the founders themselves, friends and/or family, or outside investors. Most entrepreneurs know that at some point(s), fundraising will be an important part of their role. What many don’t know, however, is what the process is like and [...]Your missed calls are missed opportunities. Don't miss another with Better Voicemail AG PartnerGet more News at AGBeat -
The power of saying thank you in business
8 Feb 2012 | 7:02 amThe little things Sometimes the little things we do (or fail to do) make a big difference. In the case of saying “thank you,” the impact it can have on your business can be substantial. In fact, saying thank you is key to increasing the number of referrals you’ll get. If you properly show appreciation after the first referral given [...]Your missed calls are missed opportunities. Don't miss another with Better Voicemail AG PartnerGet more News at AGBeat -
Several states hold out, one leaves $25B mortgage settlement talks
7 Feb 2012 | 10:42 pmSettlement talks in limbo AGBeat has had a close eye on multi-state talks with the largest banks as over a year ago, all 50 states’ Attorneys Generals committed to negotiate terms on behalf of homeowners abused by banks leading up to and during the housing crash. Monday was the final deadline for all 50 states to declare whether they were [...]Your missed calls are missed opportunities. Don't miss another with Better Voicemail AG PartnerGet more News at AGBeat -
Pinterest covertly swaps out your links for affiliate links
7 Feb 2012 | 9:35 pmBig money, big money! In order to obtain funding, every tech startup has to show investors what their financial strategy is – some begin as free communities that turn premium, others are ad supported, but in an interesting twist, Pinterest has opted for a different alternative wherein they use a service called Skimlinks, according to VentureBeat, which swaps out links [...]Your missed calls are missed opportunities. Don't miss another with Better Voicemail AG PartnerGet more News at AGBeat
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MyTechOpinion.com
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Taking Action for Your Business Means You Have to Get Uncomfortable
23 Jan 2012 | 4:34 pmIf I were comfortable with technology I wouldn’t really be on my game! Technology, you know…the tools, apps, platforms, devices…and even the strategies involved to make them proficient change so rapidly you can’t possibly know all there is to know. So why do we make ourselves crazy and get overwhelmed before even trying…it’s just our nature, or perhaps it’s just an excuse. I recently met an amazing speaker named Craig Zablocki who was extremely spontaneous onstage. He read the crowd well and rolled with their responses naturally. And being a lifelong learner you know I had… -
5 Resolutions I Wish Facebook Users Would Make in the New Year
19 Dec 2011 | 3:25 pmYou’re clearly here because you care about your Facebook friends. You want to listen, learn from, help and contribute! I like you already! So brush up on your Facebook “best practices” and make these 5 resolutions to improve your Facebook engagement (if you haven’t already). (1) No more whining about the timeline…just accept it already. We all know Facebook makes changes, so get used to them. HOW we share will always evolve…but WHAT we share is specific to who we are. It’s time to take responsibility for the communication tool we find so… -
Spreadsheets on an iPhone?
9 Dec 2011 | 3:09 pmWas recently presented with a technology question from one of our WordPress website clients that sparked my interest. So much so that it warranted a blog post on the topic. This real estate agent is in a situation that is very common. In her average day, she uses a Windows PC, an Apple laptop, an iPhone and an iPad. Working with so many different platforms is creating a real challenge. She has tried several cloud based solutions, like Google Docs, but they all have fallen short. Mainly because she needs to edit Excel spreadsheets from any of her devices. The Solution We have run into similar… -
[VIDEO] Developing Your Content Marketing Plan: Step 3 – Bookmark
20 Nov 2011 | 7:57 pmOne of the best ways to support your content planning is by bookmarking resources you can turn to for (1) curating quality or relevant articles and other media, (2) creating content of your own, and of course (3) consuming content to stay current within your area of expertise. I’m sure you already have favorite websites you visit on a regular basis, so be sure to bookmark them in your browser, homepage, rss reader, twitter list, Google+ Sparks, etc. (Whatever format works best for you and can keep you organized.) Alright, ready to learn more about resources that can help you easily… -
[VIDEO] Developing Your Content Marketing Plan: Step 2 – Brainstorm
26 Oct 2011 | 7:18 amIn step 1 toward “Developing Your Content Marketing Plan” I asked you to strategize, which involved answering 2 important questions: (1) what do you have to offer and (2) what do your potential clients need from you? By answering these 2 questions you can begin to pinpoint your expertise and focus on your messaging…or what you plan to share, post, and tweet online. And since I know you’re ready for more, let’s expand upon your expertise into other areas you’re passionate about. It’s time for step 2…it’s time to “brainstorm”. Be…
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Real Estate Tomato.com
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How Does Real Estate Blogging Put You In A Position To Score The Best Leads?
3 Feb 2012 | 12:33 pm“The Goal, as captured by Ray Lussier in 1970 This is the 5th in a series of brief blog articles inspired by Good Earth Tea® quotes. “A pound of pluck is worth a ton of luck.” -James A Garfield 1831-1881 I played hockey as a boy and I believe the most important take away... Continue reading the full post on http://realestatetomato.com/blog -
Blogging Builds A Bank Of Brilliance Before It’s Buried
2 Feb 2012 | 12:39 pmThis is the 4th in a series of brief blog articles inspired by Good Earth Tea® quotes. “The palest ink is better than the best memory.” -Wise saying from the Orient We all appreciate that our clients recognize us as the go-to-resource for answers to their questions. Being seen as the... Continue reading the full post on http://realestatetomato.com/blog -
How To Make That Personal Connection Through Real Estate Blogging
1 Feb 2012 | 12:19 pmPhoto by Ingrid Taylar. This is the 3rd in a series of brief blog articles inspired by Good Earth Tea® quotes. “From the rose proceeds a thorn, from the thorn a rose.” -Wise saying from the Orient Personal experiences generally pave the way for a more compelling, and natural... Continue reading the full post on http://realestatetomato.com/blog -
Hear Your Real Estate Blog Articles As They Happen
21 Jan 2012 | 10:53 amThis is the 2nd in a series of brief blog articles inspired by Good Earth Tea® quotes. “The first duty of love is to listen.” -Paul Tillich 1886-1965 One of the best, first lessons I learned in my growth as a salesperson was to sell with your ears. Listening to your client is not... Continue reading the full post on http://realestatetomato.com/blog -
How To Find Blogging Inspiration In The Smallest Of Things: Good Earth Tea Quotes
12 Jan 2012 | 4:10 pmWhen I need a mid-day mental boost I prefer tea over coffee. Yerba maté is my favorite for its energy kick without the jitters. The focus improvement may just be placebo, but don’t tell my brain that. Recently I have been drinking the yerba maté rich Good Earth® Energizing Tea. It’s... Continue reading the full post on http://realestatetomato.com/blog
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Trulia Blog - Real Estate Blog
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How do you love Trulia? Tell us, and you could win $500
3 Feb 2012 | 5:33 pmValentine’s Day is coming up, and we’ve been looking for just the right way to show you how much you mean to us. Rather than buying you candy or flowers, we figured that you would know what you’d want, especially if we gave you $500 to play with. We’re giving away $500 for you to spend however you want at Best Buy, Crate & Barrel, Macy’s, Target or Whole Foods. (We figured there wasn’t much you couldn’t get between all those stores.) But we’re not going to just give it away. It’ll take 5 seconds of you whispering sweet nothings in our… -
Trulia Insight Helps Agents Identify Quality Leads
12 Jan 2012 | 5:00 amOne theme that we commonly hear from real estate professionals is a request to improve the varying quality of leads they receive from online sources. As a response to this agent need, today Trulia is proud to announce Trulia Insight, our newest product that helps agents get access to the highest quality leads on Trulia. Trulia Insight gives real estate professionals access to valuable lead prequalification information as well as consumer home search preference data, helping them identify and convert the best leads from Trulia into transaction-ready clients. Enhanced features in the… -
Trulia Data Pledge for Listing Syndication and Display
10 Jan 2012 | 9:51 pmAt Trulia, we work hard to balance the needs of both the consumers who visit our site and the agents, brokers and MLS organizations we partner with. Ensuring data accuracy and integrity is paramount to delivering an exceptional search experience for our users. Trulia’s top priorities are to provide highly accurate listing information to consumers, to connect consumers with real estate professionals in a timely manner, and to be the #1 source of clients for real estate professionals. To demonstrate our commitment to our industry partners, Trulia has created a data pledge for listing… -
The Trulia PR Team’s Favorite Homes on Trulia
31 Dec 2011 | 6:00 amAt Trulia, we spend a lot of time looking at houses. When you see so many amazing homes on a daily basis, it’s hard to pick a favorite. We challenged our mighty PR team of Ken, Daisy, Cristin and Vanessa to pick their favorite home currently for sale on Trulia and explain why. While each of their chosen homes are stunning, it’s the reason WHY they picked that home that really says it all. Ken Shuman - Head of Communications I moved to California almost 13 years ago but I will always be a sucker for cape cod style shingle houses. This home on the Marblehead Neck is the perfect… -
5 Events that Rocked Housing in 2011
30 Dec 2011 | 9:00 amBefore we welcome in the New Year, Trulia’s Chief Economist looks back at 5 events that really mattered for housing in 2011 - and beyond. Government, the mortgage industry and forces of nature all shook the housing market in 2011. They had both an immediate impact and slow-burning effects, setting the stage for a bumpy 2012 with more foreclosures, political battles and local market risks. 1) Robo-Signing Reverberations The “robo-signing” scandal - where banks were accused of approving foreclosures with incomplete or incorrect documentation - exploded in October 2010, but…
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Zillow Blog - Real Estate Market Stats, Celebrity Real Estate, and Zillow News
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A Record January: 30 Million Unique Users, 53 Homes Per Second on Mobile
8 Feb 2012 | 2:41 pmWe’ve closed the books on a record traffic month at Zillow. More than 30 million unique users visited Zillow’s websites and mobile apps during January. The growth was across all segments, but particularly strong in mobile, where Zillow has the most popular suite of real estate apps across every major platform. During January weekends (prime home-shopping days), up to 40% of Zillow’s traffic came from a mobile device. These mobile shoppers viewed over 140 million homes during the month on mobile – that’s 53 homes per second! In the real estate industry, we’re often asked how… -
5 Tips For Dealing With a Seller Who is “Just Not That Into You”
8 Feb 2012 | 11:21 amAs Valentine’s Day approaches, most people go shopping for flowers, chocolates, gifts, or someone new to share their life with. In the real estate world, buyers are out shopping for that perfect home to “settle down with.” Given the ups and downs of a real estate search and the love affair many buyers have with potential homes, many real estate agents feel their job is one part agent, one part therapist, and one part matchmaker. Buyers go to multiple open houses over the course of weeks or months in hopes of falling in love. Just like the search for a partner, a buyer has… -
Zillow Launches Zillow Mortgage Marketplace Android App
8 Feb 2012 | 10:00 amToday, we’re excited to announce the launch of the Zillow Mortgage Marketplace Android App, which provides personalized loan quotes, lender ratings, real-time mortgage rates and mortgage calculators all in one place. We first brought Zillow Mortgage Marketplace to mobile in June 2011 with the launch of Zillow’s first mortgage app on the iPhone. Since then, the financial calculators on the Zillow Mortgage Marketplace iPhone App have been used more than 1.5 million times, proving people want access to mortgage and financing information when they are out looking at homes. On Android, we… -
Happy 6th Birthday, Zillow!
8 Feb 2012 | 7:21 amWow, what a year. As we turn 6 today, we can’t help but look back on an amazing 5th year for Zillow.com, Zillow Mobile and Zillow’s websites. It was a year chock-full of Zillow news, including a home giveaway sweepstakes, acquiring two companies, and going public — all of this in between feature releases and additions to the hottest kid on the block — Zillow Mobile, which offers the most popular suite of real estate apps across every major platform. Let’s do a rundown of Zillow’s accomplishments as a 5-year-old: Zillow Mobile Keeps Growing Yikes, where do… -
Find Homes, and Love, in These Romantically-Named Towns
7 Feb 2012 | 1:48 pmWhile you may leave your heart in San Francisco, or declare your love for New York, there are a few places across the U.S. that are more aptly and romantically named. We went in search of real estate offerings in these Valentine’s Day-perfect cities, where lovers hope heartfelt bliss can be found. Source: Virginia.gov Valentines, VA Is it any surprise that the town of Valentines is located in a state with the slogan “Virginia is for lovers?” This small hamlet is more community than town, located within Brunswick County about 100 miles southwest of Norfolk. Named for…
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Are We Connected?
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That Facebook Group isn’t really yours
1 Feb 2012 | 7:12 pmWe love Facebook and we really love the open dialogue that happens on our Profile, our Pages, and the Groups we partake in. The problem is that you really only have control over 2 of the 3. Huh? Groups are not yours. Technically speaking, a group belongs to Facebook. Duh! Technically, everything in Facebook belongs to Facebook. But beyond that, you might think a Group belongs to the People. Power to the People! – right? WRONG! The sad truth is that the Group doesn’t belong to the People. It doesn’t belong to the… -
Facebook’s Call Tracking Study
30 Jan 2012 | 1:56 pmIf you run a page and you happen to get one of these emails – LUCKY YOU! It’s NOT a scam. It’s for real. Want to learn more? Here is the page for that: http://www.facebook.com/help/?page=174527879312763 That said, if you are running a Facebook Ad Campaign and NOT driving them to a targeted landing Tab, it doesn’t matter if it’s your $500 or theirs – you are still throwing money away! Here’s how to fix that. “How to Run an Ad on Facebook”
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Fast Company
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3 Ways To Deal With A No-Win Situation
8 Feb 2012 | 12:41 pmIf you're a Star Trek aficionado, then not only have you heard of the "Kobayashi Maru Scenario" but you can recount it easily to others. For those of you who may not be familiar with it, the Kobayashi Maru Scenario is a no-win situation cadets encounter at the series' Starfleet Academy. In it, the cadet is in command of the Federation ship, responsible for rescuing another Federation vessel (the Kobayashi Maru) from attacking Klingon Warbirds. If the cadet chooses not to save the ship in distress, it will be destroyed with all hands. However, if he goes to the ship's aid, he will precipitate… -
Amazon Inks Deal With Viacom, Sprint Announces iPhone-led Q4 Highs And Lows, Japan Targets 30% Cut In Rare Earth Use
8 Feb 2012 | 12:41 pmBreaking news from your editors at Fast Company, with updates all day.Amazon Inks Deal With Viacom For Video Streaming. Amazon has plumped up its Prime Instant video streaming catalog with a pile new TV shows, courtesy of its new agreement with entertainment hub Viacom. The deal brings up its video count to over 15,000, putting it in a stronger position to compete against the recently formed Redbox/Verizon double act and traditional TV destroyer Netflix. --NS --Updated 9:50 a.m. ESTSprint's Q4 Sees iPhone Led Highs And Lows. Sprint is announcing results coming off its first… -
How To Find Your Next $140 Million
8 Feb 2012 | 11:26 amI recently spent the day with author Andrea Kates, who was challenged to connect the relevance of the working philosophy found in her best-selling book, Find Your Next, with real solutions that can help move businesses forward. Working with the executive team of a national restaurant chain on this particular day, Kates asked herself, "Which single metric could they focus on to yield the most growth for the company?" Her conclusion was that of all the metrics and contributing factors, it all boiled down to a dogged pursuit of increasing guest frequency. She learned that an increase of one… -
New Details On Redbox-Verizon Streaming Service, Netflix Competitor
8 Feb 2012 | 8:33 amYesterday Coinstar, the parent company of Redbox, the 35,400-kiosk-strong movie-rental service, announced a joint venture with Verizon to provide a subscription-based streaming video service, thus positioning the companies in direct competition with Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon. Coinstar also announced that it would acquire NCR's entertainment business, which includes its former rival Blockbuster Express, adding more than 9,000 kiosks to Redbox's roster around the country. Now new details about the combined companies' plans have emerged. First, it's clear the companies are adamant about bringing… -
Why Facebook's Daily Active Users Is Not The Number That Matters
8 Feb 2012 | 7:25 amA fracas emerges over the fact that not all daily Facebook users visit the company's website. Advertisers tell us why that's missing the point. More Facebook Coverage Be sure to read about the Facebook investors poised to make billions from the social network's impending IPO. And take a deep dive into our earlier profile of Mark Zuckerberg: Hacker. Dropout. CEO. Then compare the Zuck of yesterday with the Zuck who just penned a letter to investors. Plus, dig into all of the revenues and user numbers. Check back here for more to come in the days ahead. In the new world, however, brand…
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NYT > Home Page
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Drilling Reaches Lake Vostok, Long Trapped Under Antarctic Ice Sheet
8 Feb 2012 | 6:04 pmScientists said Wednesday they had reached the waters of a lake that has been sealed off for millions of years. -
Austerity Measure Talks Break Down in Greece
8 Feb 2012 | 6:01 pmPrime Minister Lucas Papademos and leaders in his government pledged to resume talks to reach an agreement on measures required for a bailout. -
‘Full Metal Jousting’ Gear. No, It’s Not Tinfoil.
8 Feb 2012 | 5:58 pmA skeptic finds out that wearing a 60-pound suit of armor like the kind used on the History channel’s new series “Full Metal Jousting” is not for the faint of ... anything. -
In Grip of Cold, Afghan Family Buries 8th Child
8 Feb 2012 | 5:57 pmEven by the standards of destitution in Afghan refugee camps, the story of Sayid Mohammad is a hard-luck one. -
Virginia Home-Schoolers Make a Play to Join High School Teams
8 Feb 2012 | 5:55 pmA bill in Virginia would permit home-schooled students to play varsity sports at public high schools, raising concerns about fairness, recruiting and oversight.
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Lifehacker
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From the Tips Box: Chrome History, Amazon Prime on iOS, and Chrome to Phone [From The Tips Box]
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Microsoft OneNote Comes to Android, Syncs with Microsoft SkyDrive [Onenote]
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Remains of the Day: Windows 8 Consumer Preview Launches Feb. 29th [For What It's Worth]
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How to Set Up Windows 7 Homegroups for Seamless, Instant Sharing Between PCs In Your Home [Emailable Tech Support]
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Amazon Prime Expands Its Video Streaming Library, Adds 2,000 More Titles [In Brief]
8 Feb 2012 | 3:00 pm
