I’ve been thinking about this for a while, but even more so especially with articles like ‘Is Twitter Making You Immoral’ and ‘Nike iPod = Surveillance’ popping up. Many professionals – and students – are creating new profiles for Facebook efforts, be they professional or academic. I’ve stumbled across several students and colleagues who have …
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In my own spiritual journey, I’ve found that Native American and other tribal followings are most meaningful to me. One reading that helped me think about being ‘present in the moment’ was don Migel Ruiz’s ‘The Four Agreements’. The Four Agreements mimic what to me are great tenets to live by, not only in daily …
In another installment of ‘getting to know Jess’ and after many great Twitter conversations created around @rachelreuben‘s conference Tweeting, I’m attaching links to a few choice publications that I authored in my previous position. I think they are still relevant in the conversation of ‘is social media worth it’, especially for low income families. Achieving …
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Many people know me as an athlete. Rower, Swimmer, Volleyballer, Softballer, even a semi-ok basketballer. But contrary to popular belief, athleticism does not equal running prowess. When it comes to running, I suck. Be it bad knees from years of illl kicking practice in the breast stroke or bad form from only needing to run …
Yes. Yes. Its not a vicious rumor. I, Miss iphone-is-the-devil, will receive my own iPhone today. Here’s the thing: My contract with Cingular was up in August. I had originally planned on purchasing another BlackBerry, upgrading from my old 8700c. After months of research, I had settled on a Curve 8320, with its Wi-Fi capabilities …
Ah, and here we are again: people complaining about how Facebook has changed its layout yet again. Think about it: did you end your account last time? No. You probably used it more. As for the suggestion that FB wants to be the ‘new’ Twitter, its impossible. People who Twitter do not equal those who …
With all of the recent Tweets regarding who to follow, how to follow and why to follow its made me think a lot about what Twitter means to me. There have also been just as many, if not more, posts about Facebook: what content to feed to your wall, privacy settings for business contacts, etc. …
I’ve noticed lately that several people in my life have multiple personality disorders: two or more Facebook profiles. When I ask them why they do this, it’s always because they want to be friends with people, but not allow them to see certain things on in their profile. I then walk them through my post …
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I’ve noticed lately that I’ve become somewhat of a hermit in the eyes of my non-digital friends. My ‘in real life’ (IRL) peeps. I wonder if this is detrimental or if its only made to feel that way by those who just dont get the benefit of virtual friendships. Dont get me wrong: I’m by …
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With my VP recently forwarding the Pew Generations Online 2009 memo, I was asked what my takeaways were. The only two items I could come up with were: 1. Gen Y and Gen X (18-44) generally use the internet the most as a daily part of their lives. 2. This is and will continue to …
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