Monthly Archives: August 2011

How to get it published seminar

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Buffy Andrews

A seminar, Your Town, Your News: How to Get it Published, will be 9 to 11 a.m. Sept. 13. This free, 90-minute session is designed for those responsible for publicity at area clubs, teams, organizations, businesses and agencies. Weekly Record … Continue reading →

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Zynga’s Adventure World

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Buffy Andrews

Here’s the trailer for Zynga’s Adventure World, the company’s newest social game. No word yet when it will launch. Do you play any social games? If so, which ones?

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Additions to my world

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Buffy Andrews

If you haven’t already, be sure to check out the additions to this blog. You’ll find links to social media tools and resources under the “On the web” tab at the top. There’s a place to announce tech events, so … Continue reading →

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If 9/11 were to happen today

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Buffy Andrews

I’ve been thinking about the upcoming 10th anniversary of 9/11 and how we would have reported that story given the technology we have today. Imagine what we might have tweeted (Twitter launched in 2006) or what we might have posted … Continue reading →

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Youtube, New York Times set up 9/11 channel

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Buffy Andrews

Check out this special channel set up by The New York Times and Youtube dedicated to the 10th anniversary of 9/11. They are asking people to share: •Your strongest memory of that day or that time period •How 9/11 changed … Continue reading →

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How much is too much when it comes to social networks?

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Buffy Andrews

How much is too much when it comes to managing social media platforms and sites? There’s Linkedin and Facebook and Twitter. Oh, and Google+. Then there are the various blogs you might follow and the blog(s) you might write. (Besides … Continue reading →

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10 most deadliest hurricanes

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Buffy Andrews

Here’s a list on Ranker of the most destructive, deadliest, largest and most threatening hurricanes of all time. Power problems plague York County residents

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Bigger photos, faster loading on Facebook

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Buffy Andrews

According to this Facebook blog post, the photos you share on Facebook are bigger (720 pixels to 960 pixels) and load twice as fast, giving you quicker access to more detailed images. Photos you’ve already uploaded to your profile will … Continue reading →

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App ratings for the week

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Buffy Andrews

TOP PAID APPS ANDROID 1. DocumentsToGo Full Version Key by DataViz, Inc.; Business; MW Score: 97.12 2. Beautiful Widgets by LevelUp Studio; Personalization; MW Score: 96.28 3. PicSay Pro – Photo Editor by Shinycore; Photography; MW Score: 95.30 4. Weather … Continue reading →

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No more being put on hold – YAY!

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Buffy Andrews

Tired of waiting forever on the phone for a customer service rep? The free app FastCustomer helps you ditch the wait and rings your phone when an actual person is on the line. Totally Sweet! Check it out NOW. The … Continue reading →

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