FRONTLINE: Digital Nation: Life on the Virtual Frontier [Watch Online]

by Philip on February 4, 2010 · Comments

in social media, students, technology, trends

via pbs.org

I love Frontline. They produce some of the best journalism and each episode is always on a strikingly relevant topic.

Their February 2nd episode digital_nation is no different, which poses the question, “Is our 24/7 wired world causing us to lose as much as we’ve gained?”

In Digital Nation: Life on the Virtual Frontier, Frontline presents an in-depth exploration of what it means to be human in a 21st-century digital world… [and] embarks on a journey to understand the implications of living in a world consumed by technology and the impact that this constant connectivity may have on future generations.

You can watch the full 90-minute episode online now for free at PBS or Hulu.

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Social Media Consultants: Trust Your Gut

by Philip on January 19, 2010 · Comments

in social media

Doing business by believing in your intuition is the most important skill you can have. There’s a great deal of risk being taken in the new media/social media space, and it’s important that companies are willing to take those risks in order for the space to grow. I’m nervous about some of the guidance being provided, as it counteracts the already uphill battle we’re fighting. Businesses need to be taking smart risks. If they can’t trust their consultant to pilot them through this asteroid field that we’re all flying through together, who can they trust?

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7 Lessons for Better Networking with Social Media

by Philip on January 19, 2010 · Comments

in students

Social media allows us to discover, connect, and engage with new people of interest. While most people are open to new connections and receiving messages from people they don’t know, there is a fine line between reaching out and “spamming.” The challenge is to make a connection clearly and effectively without wasting people’s time.

via mashable.com

Great tips on networking using social media.

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The Ultimate Google Wave Guide for Students: 100 Tips, Tools, and Tricks

by Philip on January 19, 2010 · Comments

in productivity, students

As a college student, we know you’re always on the hunt for tools that save you time and trouble, especially on homework. That’s why we’ve generated this list of tips and tricks for using Google Wave, a powerful collaboration tool that lets you manage projects, swap files and communicate in real-time, with no delay.

via onlinedegreeprograms.org

Still figuring out Google Wave, but I know it has potential—especially for students. Check out these links. Great list of resources to get started.

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Just Saw Wicked for the Second Time

January 16, 2010

With my stress level at an all time high even before the semester starts, seeing Wicked for the second time tonight was just what I needed to bring me back down to earth. A gaggle of friends saw the touring show here in Syracuse. My first time seeing the show was in London last year. [...]

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Sarah Palin’s Fox News “debut”

January 14, 2010

Disgusting.

I hope everyone is ready. Ugh.
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Text Messages Raise $800,000+ for Haiti – Wow

January 13, 2010

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Social media and mobile campaigns have taken a giant leap today as the Red Cross raised hundreds of thousands of dollars in a single day for Haiti—via their $10 text message donation drive.
Susan Watson, director of marketing and visibility for the Red Cross, tells us that they’re getting reports every half hour with [...]

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Is Twitter’s growth slowing?

August 12, 2009

Compete.com just released data for the month of July and it appears that Twitter’s growth rate—measured as unique visitors—has taken a big hit.
While Twitter grew 16.6% in June, the site slowed to a snail’s pace of just 1.25% in July.
What does this mean for the previously declared fastest growing social media site on the internet [...]

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[Video] The Big Road Trip: Cadillac Ranch, Amarillo, TX

June 19, 2009

On our drive from Fort Worth to Santa Fe yesterday, we just had to stop at the Cadillac Ranch along the old Route 66 in Amarillo, TX. I wish I were a kid again. Guilt-free graffiti is so much fun…

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The Big Road Trip — Day 4 & 5: Memphis

June 19, 2009

Day 4 — Memphis here we come…
Sunday, June 14th — Checked out and drove around to the back to sit in the car and use the hotel’s wireless to book a hotel in Memphis. Ended up deciding to skip Nashville and head straight to Memphis as looked like it was going to be the best [...]

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