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Where is the most unusual place you have ever posted to Facebook or Twitter? The bathroom? In line at the store? In Bed? During a job interview? While driving? In the ambulance? During your mugshot? How about the Intensive Care Unit? Phone Rings. “Cara, Its Dad. ..Dr says it bad… What are your last words [...]
Rude Awakening #2: Kids know more about social media than us! (Could this be true? Do you care?) Here’s my thought process: I’ve been working on launching the Virginia Beach chapter of www.SocialMediaClub.org because I dig their “If You Know It, Share It” tag line. Picture events where all walks of life hang out [...]
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Did you see my last blog video interview “Swimming Against the Tide? Part I”? Now read below and let me know if you’ve encountered or identify with these types: Life Guard people say: “Yikes! I don’t want anyone knowing where I am , what I think or to see pictures of my family” Sunscreen will [...]
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I was reading a great blog the other day called Social Media Scene Kids. It’s about stereotypes who are hooked on Blogging, Twitter, Facebook etc. It got me thinking, what types have NOT jumped into the deep end of social media? My husband points out to me his idea of non-social media types : “Have [...]
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Pssst! Want to hear something you can make small talk about? I just heard that The Green Train Project is full steam ahead! It’s a series of environmental awareness concerts (founded by Bob Wolf ) kicking off in April 2010. I can’t wait! Go Green? Learn how to reduce your carbon footprint in simple ways? [...]
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Social media is a 2 way street: It’s not just about you. It’s about engaging with your community through comments. How do you compare? BLOGS: News articles, No. Conversation, Yes. Lame: You read, leave no comments, or simply say, “Great post!” Better: You comment on Facebook or ReTweet. Now We’re Talking: You leave a quick [...]
C’mon, fess up. Tell me, how often do you tip at Starbucks? How may weeks of orders does it take before you no longer notice the tip jar? (my favorite, the paper tip cup, scribbled with “Tips for College Fund”). Recently I was at Starbucks where this was on the counter: I usually have a [...]
