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/* BEGIN: Block 2 of 2 Greg Add 2013 (Jan 29) */ ?> /* END: Block 2 of 2 Greg Add 2013 (Jan 29) */ ?>Why She Lost: Obama's Social Media Playbook Ignored By Martha Coakley
by Ron CallariChris Hughes, sometimes referred to as the "Kingmaker" was largely responsible for Obama's victory over McCain in the last presidential election. Hughes, the wunderkind of social networking developed a social media campaign, the likes of which had never been seen before in modern politics. The digerati were the early adopters, followed by the goose-stepping queue of the Twitterati and the Facebookers. With such success why wouldn't Ted Kennedy's would-be successor have not followed suit?
Will NY Times Charge For Content & Bundle Delivery With New Apple iPad?
by Ron CallariSpeculation is circulating from reputable sources such as Mashable that the New York Times
is contemplating charging for content. While legacy newspapers have
struggled to develop new business models to address dwindling
subscriptions and ad revenue, it's apparent that a metered system is on
the table for consideration.
The American Heart Association Presents: Hand Symphony
by Austin KeenanThe site's slogan is "Hands can do incredile things, but nothing compares to using them to help save a life."
'Old School' SEO Can Address Google's 'New School' Real-Time Search
by Ron CallariSeems odd to call SEO (search engine optimization) 'old school,' but given the fact it's been around for over tens years, that's considered dog years online for "ancient." Now how does that 'old school' religion work with today's real-time tweets? Will the old axiom apply - if it ain't broke, it don't need to be fixed?
Top Five 'Pants On The Ground' Song Renditions
by Ron CallariIf you can't get that crazy song out of your head since 62-yr old 'General' Larry Platt first sang it on American idol mocking the contemporary street fashion of wearing your pants at half-(m)ass(t) - you are not alone!
Gawker Bids $100K For The New Apple Tablet
by Ron CallariThe last I heard, the yet-to-be-released Apple tablet/ iSlate ticket price was rumored at $1000. But the cost, specs and design of the device was kept under close wraps by the secretive Steve Jobs, who's motto should be "there will be no wine, before it's time." However that was all about to change when a promotional scheme devised by the Gawker Media/Valleywag team was released to their readership.
Government's 'Love' Stimulus Plan For Valentines!
by Ron CallariHey, if the economy can receive bail-outs, why can't the LOVE department? Since Valentine's Day is right around the corner, the nation's number sex therapist and octogenarian love ambassador, Dr Ruth Westheimer thinks "stimulus" is the operative word for her new campaign to promoted a 28-day romance stimulus plan for the US capital.
New Project From Swedish National Radio Lets You Make Up Songs On The Spot
by Austin KeenanHave you ever wanted to express yourself in song, but found that you're
tragically terrible at singing? Why not let them sing it or you?
Google Search Goes 'Local' With Androids & iPhones
by Ron CallariLocation-based services are 2010's hot ticket item. As hyped as 'real-time search' was in 2009, all things 'local' will be the focus this year by search companies like Google and the social networks of Facebook and Twitter. Optimized search suggestions using one's location was announced by Google on January 14.
CometDocs, The Free Online File Converter
by Austin KeenanA new web application is offering you a free, quick way to convert file
types online without having to create an account, or download any
programs.
OneForty Stocks Store With Twitter Apps, Save 'Location'
by Ron CallariBack in September, I predicted that Twitter would acquire oneforty.com, "the Twitter Store of Apps,"
where one could shop to his or her heart's content for any app under the
Twitter sun. Not only did that prediction come to past, but today, oneforty is juggling the launch of its Premium Twitter App marketplace with a $1.85 million dollar round of funding.
Grooveshark vs. Pandora: Personalized Internet Radio Showdown
by Austin KeenanPandora has easily become one of the most popular internet radio web apps out there, and now Grooveshark has come along to try and improve on the winning formula.
SynchTube Lets You Watch YouTube Videos With Friends
by Austin KeenanMany times when you want to share a YouTube video with your
friends, a host of inconveniences arise. SynchTube is
taking the pain out of sharing videos by making a synchronized chatroom
that you and your buddies can use to enjoy the video simultaneously.
Google Is No Secretary Of State When It Comes To Diplomacy In China
by Ron CallariInternational diplomacy is the fine art of negotiations that Hillary Clinton is learning as she goes. When Google announced last week it was purchasing a power plant to save on its utilities bill, I reported that their Energy Czar should be considered for the US cabinet post of Secretary of Energy. And while the Search Engine giant is ubiquitous and a jack of all trades, I don't think they have the finesse for resolving international debates.
As Seen On TV: The Grease Bullet
by John P. BarkerLook at that shiny pan, all clean and sparkly thanks to the Grease Bullet - a unique tablet that supposedly opens a major can of whoop-ass on grease. But does it work?