Seen & Heard, Part 2

Celebrities are never bashful, especially when it comes to voicing their opinions, especially when there is Twitter. In the article Seen & Heard, Part 1, we looked at quotes that have been imparted by stars and other public figures, directly to us. For your reading pleasure, here’s part two. Imagine for a Split Second “The best way to…

Need to Know Twitter Speak

From celebrities to private organizations, many have taken to Twitter, the popular microblogging site to convey their messages in real-time. As we sift through Tweet after Tweet on our timeline, do we really know what everyone is saying while cramming everything in 140 characters or less? If you do, consider yourself among the fortunate. If…

3 Cyber Crimes to Be Leary Of

Crime is crime, even if it occurs over the Internet, which is known as cyber crime. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), cyber crime involves hacking personal computers, laptops and wireless devices. A way ones information can become compromised, is with the use of malicious code. But, what kinds of hacks should I…

4 Top, URL-Shortening Web Sites

For trendy social media sites like Twitter, that only allot a certain number of characters per post, 140 to be exact, URL shortening is the way to go in order to shorten Web links. But, which URL shortening sites are excellent for trimming the fat from links? Of the many link-shortening sites out there, four are…

5 Social Media Snafus

Facebook this, Tweet that, is there anyone who’s not on some form of social media these days? More pointedly, the landscape of how we connect to one another is rapidly changing; which means we have much more to be aware of to not cause problems in our lives. But, you no longer have to assume…

4 Personal Branding Tips

Ever thought of owning your own business? Or perhaps you are searching for ways to make your existing business ‘pop’ so to speak. Either way, by following the below four tips, you are sure to get the stamp of approval from everyone who looks at your brand. The Ambassador of Your Brand 1. Personal branding…

Social Buzz

From posting special announcements to pictures, can you imagine life without social media platforms such as Pinterest, Tumblr, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram? I can’t either. The Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project released results of a study that was completed in the latter part of 2012 about social networking platforms. But, what do findings…

The Bully Effect, Part 1

We’ve all heard stories of people being bullied as children, some from the most unassuming celebrities. Or, we may have firsthand accounts of it because it was done to us in some shape, form or fashion. Knowing what makes bullies tick can be used to benefit your child or someone else’s. Being Aware of Bullying Signs…