Happy Holidays NRA – Headlines With A Bang

December 24, 2012
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NRA calls for armed school guards in response to the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. Basically more guns, not less. I personally think they missed the plot on this one.
  1. Ibtimes

    Mon, Dec 24 2012 17:35:28

  2. Connecticut Victims: ‘Bubbly,’ ‘Joyful’ Children, Principal

    Victoria Soto, 27, one of the adult victims, loved being a teacher, her cousin Jim Wiltsie told ABC News’ Chris Cuomo Friday. Indeed, her…
    Go
  3. Gunman Who Killed Firefighters Shot himself After – 12/24/12
    newscatcher29

    Mon, Dec 24 2012 17:35:49

  4. New York town’s ‘Firefighter of the Year’ shot dead responding to blaze

    (CNN) — Seven weeks ago, Michael Chiapperini was in Long Island, helping those suffering after Superstorm Sandy. Two weeks ago, he was n…
    Greg Botelho, CNN

  5. Bellaire police officer, bystander killed in shootout

    Bellaire police officer, bystander killed in shootout A Bellaire police officer and a bystander are dead after a motorist opened fire fol…
    Chron

  6. Photos: Months after Wisconsin temple shooting, Bridgewater Sikhs hold vigil for Newton victims

    BRIDGEWATER – The local Sikh community held a candlelight vigil to honor the victims of the Newton, Conn. school shooting, as massacre th…
    Walter O’Brien/NJ.com

  7. 1 killed, 1 wounded in bar shooting in Bellevue

    The Associated Press Police say a 30-year-old man from Seattle has been killed and another man wounded in a shooting at a crowded bar in …
    Nick Provenza

  8. Double shooting in East Baltimore leaves one dead

    A man was fatally shot and a woman injured after a Christmas Eve shooting in an East Baltimore housing project. The shooting occurred at …
    Baltimoresun

  9. Oregon mall shooting survivor shows compassion for gunman

    Kristina Shevchenko, 15, a victim of the shooting at the Clackamas Town Center mall near Portland, Ore., describes her ordeal to reporter…
    Latimes

  10. One dead, another wounded after overnight shooting in York

    Updated: 12/24/2012 12:13:52 PM EST Click photo to enlarge Update, 10:45 a.m. York City Police Capt. Ron Camacho said this morning police…
    Ydr

  11. One Dead in Northwest Apartment Shooting

    One Dead in Northwest Apartment Shooting Posted: Monday, December 24, 2012 1:49 PM EST Updated: Monday, December 24, 2012 3:01 PM EST LAS…
    8newsnow

  12. Police: Marne man ticketed for shooting and killing pet dog

    A Marne, Ia., man was ticketed Monday after police said he shot and killed a pet dog that was playing near his house. Collins Cutler, of …
    Desmoinesregister

  13. Five-Year-Old Son Witnessed Father’s Shooting in South Philadelphia, Say Police

    By Cherri Gregg PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Philadelphia police investigating a shooting on Sunday outside of a South Philadelphia drugstore say…
    Ed Fischer

  14. Police investigating shooting on Market Street

    Thanks to a grant from Norton Healthcare, this story and others are available in real-time closed captioning on WDRB. Thanks to a grant f…
    Wdrb

RIP Hostess. So Long Ding Dongs, You’ll Be Fondly Remembered

November 16, 2012
Food
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rip hostess

Empty Hostess shelves all over town.

Update – Tue., Nov. 20, 2012: Hostess Brands said Tuesday evening that a last-ditch mediation session with its bakers’ union over a new contract imposed in bankruptcy court had failed, bringing the company closer to liquidation.

It’s probable, quite possible, that the state of Hawaii IS OUT OF DING DONGS. Everywhere I went it was the same story – 7/11, Longs, Foodland, Times, Safeway, and finally Walmart – sold out.

Dragging a friend from store to store, only to face empty shelves once we got there. He was quite irritated to be lugged around, but that’s okay, I’m not that fond of him anyway. He asks, “What’s the big deal?” Clearly, he didn’t have a happy childhood. -_-

At one store, as I was staring at an empty Hostess shelf, a father and daughter approached behind me and the little girl sadly cried out “They’re all gone!” I know little girl, I know – no more Twinkies for you. No more Twinkies for anybody.

In another store, I asked a clerk if they had any Hostess cakes because I was going from aisle to aisle, but couldn’t find them. He said they were all out, but they have Little Debbie Snacks. Excuse me mister, I don’t want Little ‘fuckin’ Debbie nor do I want Mr. Freshley’s. Who the fuck is Mr. Freshley? I’ve never heard of him! All I want is a box of fuckin’ Ding Dongs!

I might have to face the fact that I’ll never taste Ding Dongs again. Damn you Union strike. Damn you. [Sigh] So long old pal. Thanks for the memories of being the surprise treat in my lunch box; of being one of my favorite frozen treats growing up (Yes, I use to freeze you up. Yum!). Hey, remember that one time I got totally stoned and ate a whole box of you (Okay, that probably happened more than once). I know Twinkies and Cup Cakes were the popular ones, but you were always my favorite.

After going to six different places and coming up Ding Dong-less, I was feeling quite melancholy. On the drive home I spotted a Circle K, but I just couldn’t bring myself to stop at one more place…I couldn’t.

Types of Photos That Play Best on Social Media

October 28, 2012
Social Media
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Walk to End Alzeihmers

Walk to End Alzeihmer’s Event – Posting volunteer photos that your company gets involved in builds goodwill among your clients.

Social media users love photos. They love to share and interact with them such as ‘liking’ or commenting or retweeting them. The popularity of social network sites such as Pinterest, Tumblr, and Instagram shows we have become a photo-crazed society. Business owners can gain on popularity of photos by posting them on their social media pages.

Here are 7 types of photos that play best on social media:

1. Product photos. It’s a good idea to post photos of new products. To increase engagement even further, consider offering a deal along with a photo.

2. Teaching photos. Mentally deconstruct the core purpose of your business. Now consider taking photos of every step of your process (i.e. how you use your product or how you administer a service) and using photo editing mobile applications to splice it together.

3. Event photos. In-office and in-store events can provide endless photo opportunities. Take photos of team members making speeches or giving awards (with captions detailing achievements) and of customers in attendance. Warning: questionable party shots are a never a good idea.

Read the full list in Katie Morell’s article on OpenForum.com.

10 Addictive Types of Content

October 21, 2012
Social Media
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What are 10 addictive types of content that people like to share in social media?

Ever wonder what type of contents are people most likely to ‘share’, ‘retweet’, or ‘like’ in their social network? There are topics that seem to get noticed and receive more engagement than others. Jeff Bullas has compiled a list of 10 content types that people seem to be addicted to sharing. In my opinion, one of the best social blogger out there, Jeff often writes about these contents and his blog has become a “go to portal” for social media related topics.

10 Addictive Types of Content

10. Infographics
Providing infographics that simplifies the presentation of complex data and facts and figures are proving to be extremely popular. This content type also lends itself to being embeded in other blogs and websites.

9. Research
The latest research provides signposts for future planning and validates and lends credibility to strategies. If managers can provide proof of why something should be done then it helps them take action and obtain approval from their CEO. Research does need to be presented with well formatted articles that allow skimming and scanning for “time poor” executives! Bullet points, screen shots and subtitles are all important elements to provide easy reading.

8. News Stories
Blogs are the digital worlds online magazines and newspapers and providing the latest news is always attractive and valuable content. Don’t hesitate to put your own slant on the news that displays your grasp of your industry.

Check out the rest of the content list.

12 Useful Social Media Tips for Small Businesses

October 7, 2012
Facebook, Social Media, Twitter, YouTube
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Social media buzz can give your business an edge in digital marketing.

As a small business owner, do you know what it takes to have an edge against your competitors when it comes to digital marketing? You have to know that having a website is only a small aspect. In today’s world, having an effective social media campaign can create the buzz your company is looking for.

Consumers are online and most of them are active in social networks. Check out these statistics:

  • Around 22% of the total time spent on the Internet is on channels like Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.
  • Approximately 53% of small business owners are combining their marketing campaign with social media. An estimated 88% of this population believe that the biggest advantage of this method is exposure.
  • Around 24% of entrepreneurs engage in social activities only when they have free time, while 12% consider it a necessity.

If you’re looking to start your social media marketing today, read this wonderful article by Social Media & SEO (SMSEO) with tips and ideas you can incorporate in your own strategies using popular social networks including Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.

 

5 Thought Provoking Videos About Social Media

September 30, 2012
Social Media
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Social media icons.

Check out these 5 thought provoking TED videos about social media. The TED conferences are known for bringing together the best speakers that inspires. These 5 best videos were curated by Simply Zesty.

Speakers and Topics:

  1. Johanna Blakley: Social media and the end of gender
  2. Adam Ostrow: After your final status update
  3. Rebecca MacKinnon: Let’s take back the Internet!
  4. Ethan Zuckerman: Listening to global voices
  5. Seth Priebatsch: The game layer on top of the world

Enjoy and get inspired! Check out videos > 5 Thought Provoking Videos About Social Media

Hiking Diamond Head – Oahu

April 14, 2012
Art, Experimental, Mobigraphy, Oahu, Scenic, Travel
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After almost 4 years of living on Oahu, I finally hiked Diamond Head, possibly the most photographed and recognizable Hawaii landmark. Back in 1987 (I think) I came to visit Hawaii with a college friend of mine and I remember the Diamond Head hike as part of a package tour we signed up for. I gotta tell you, it wasn’t my favorite part of the tour. All I remember was being exhausted and disappointed that there weren’t any vendors selling water or soda when we got to the top. You see, I was really out of shape then, not that I’m in tip-top shape now, but I’m definitely better.

I must admit, I did not remember a lot of things including the cool tunnel you go through to get to the park entrance or the stairs!! I must have blocked the stairs out of my memory. However, once I reached the slow inclining zig-zag trail, memories of the first time I visited Diamond Head returned. I really enjoyed the hike this time, maybe because I’m in better shape or maybe hiking Lēʻahi (her Hawaiian name) this time as a kama’aina gives it a different feeling.

I also didn’t recall the view from the top being so spectacular, then again, I’ve grown up some since my first visit to Hawaii and I appreciate all the beauty that she has to offer.

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