Culture & Technology

2009-12-24T15:58:00.002-05:00

Starbucks hit social media gold In the season of giving, Starbucks rolled up their tech sleeves along with (RED) to create a global sing-along as a part of their continuing efforts to help fight AIDS in Africa. The project is Starbucks Love Project. At 1:30 pm GMT on December 7th, people from 156 countries joined in the sing-along. You can see the video edited together on the Starbucks site

2009-12-16T10:59:00.000-05:00

'Computer People' Last Friday someone told me 'I'm not sure if we have a website, I'm not a computer person.' I know that some people don't use computers, but really? Isn't a website as vital as having a phone number to call? If I need a number, contact, organization or event information I head to the web. Am I ridiculous for thinking that people that are in customer support positions need to

2009-12-07T20:56:00.002-05:00

My Social Media & Relationships Recently I flew to the east coast to attend a close friend's wedding. It was small, beautiful and very intimate. I realized that my college friends and I spent no time 'catching up'. I've been told numerous times that when you are back with people you haven't seen in a while, it can be hard. However, we were never really apart. For my various circles, it's

2009-11-17T09:09:00.008-05:00

Is Social Media a fad? Take a look at this video and tell me what you think. As a member of Generation Y, I'm left inspired and energized.

2009-11-15T19:11:00.015-05:00

140 characters or less pleaseWhy micro-blogging is changing the way we communicate electronicallyWriting is evolving. Today we have blogs, micro-blogs, bullets, HTML and texting, all ways to communicate a message. Most of these require and/or suggest fewer characters, leaving you to be creative, clean and straightforward. This changes the game, for some.In the areas of client and customer

2009-11-01T18:14:00.002-05:00

The Digital DivideWith the continuing influence of 'digital literacy' in academics and the job market, executives are gathering to address the issue. The NY Times Bits had a great article about how there is the possibility that the gap between digital literacy and the ones with little or no access might be obsolete after a period of time. How/why? Because that's the way the market works...

2009-10-19T22:19:00.003-04:00

Evolution of the publishing industryIf you are in content distribution, you might be reevaluating how you will be distributing the content moving forward, if you haven't already. Newspapers are struggling with online distribution, publishers and authors alike.Seth Godin has still been able to have best selling books through some interesting and purposeful online ventures, with little cost. Godin

2009-10-18T20:01:00.006-04:00

Social media- what is it & why should I participate?These two words hold much power. They can make people uneasy, skeptical, excited and even a little queasy. Some ignore them as much as possible. However, social media is here, and is as much part of our culture as the Sunday New York Times crossword puzzle. But what is social media?Dan Evans is the author of Social Media Marketing: An Hour A Day

2009-10-11T21:18:00.003-04:00

Miley Cyrus says aidos to TwitterThat's right, she's leaving the micro blogging site. Cyrus has nearly 2 million followers- or did.In the rapping video released on YouTube on October 9th, Cyrus stated a few reasons for quiting the site. Mostly it seems to be that she 'started living for moments and living for people' and she's sick of it all.She's trying to give herself some privacy by announcing

2009-10-11T19:26:00.009-04:00

The Office's most anticipated episode is influencedThe Office, a popular 30-minute NBC show that airs on Thursdays, had two of the main characters, finally tie the knot. This one hour special is a prime example of how social media can impact entertainment.**If you are a fan, and haven't watched the episode, don't read below- spoiler alert! **In the wedding episode, Jim & Pam leave right before

2009-09-23T20:14:00.001-04:00

Reverse mentors - Gen Y can help!What is a reverse mentor? Well, they can be those younger, tech savvy, scary, unappreciative Yers. Or, they can be the ones that teach you how to extend yourself using technology.A reverse mentor can help you 'reignite your flame' or even introduce you to new tools, according to David Spinks, author of Spinks Blog. Having trouble understanding how Yers keep up

2009-09-16T20:08:00.000-04:00

Part 1: Millennials on the job hunt- resources Google ‘job boards’ and you will probably get roughly 191,000,000 results. The first of which are Monster.com and Careerbuilder.com, both have a plethora of job postings and resumes. Where does a millennial begin?Without a doubt, Gen Yers have grown up learning how to market themselves online, appropriately or not. Because of this, they turn to what

2009-08-12T10:18:00.002-04:00

Libraries...If you are in any sector of education, you know that past rooms with tables and dusty books are not completely a thing of the past, but seem like they are getting there. Millennials are constantly looking for new and up-to-date services that provide information. While companies online and off are trying to keep up, libraries are growing on the struggling list.Disconnects Between

2009-08-06T11:00:00.000-04:00

By the Book: Technology Helps North Carolina School Close the Reading GapBy Bridget McCrea07/30/09 Kathy Schwabe knows that there's a standard assessment that most American schools use to keep tabs on their students' reading progress, but that didn't stop this Title I teacher from exploring a newer, more promising option a few years ago."It was sort of a fluke," recalled Schwabe, a reading

2009-07-25T12:38:00.008-04:00