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While TweetDeck and Seesmic Desktop remain the most popular Twitter desktop clients, many people are turning to web-based alternatives. But why, when there are so many desktop clients around?There are several reasons why this may be a preferred way to use Twitter:Running a separate desktop application (usually with Adobe AI (Read More)
: There is a web application named Threadsy.com that grabbed the "ball" and ran with it. One can view all their web mail, Hotmail-Google-Yahoo and facebook in one place. I am not connected with them except as a beta tester.
: Earl: I am checking Threadsy and may write about it soon on MakeUseOf. The only hitch is I'm not sure how fast they're giving out invites, and they haven't yet responded to my inquiries.
VentureBeat
Mint.com chief executive Aaron Patzer was a big winner this week — not only did Intuit acquire his personal finance startup for $170 million, but he’s also taking over as Intuit’s general manager of personal finance. Plus, Intuit’s Quicken Online service will become “powered by Mint,” meaning it will become a version of Min (Read More)
Submitted by Louisgray
from Google Reader:
Former Jobster CEO Jason Goldberg sold SocialMedian, the social news startup he founded last year, to German social network Xing for $4 million and a earnout worth as much as $3.5 million.In March, SocialMedian announced a seed round from the Washington Post's interactive division.TechCrunch reported the deal first, we're t (Read More)
: "Former Jobster CEO Jason Goldberg sold SocialMedian, the social news startup he founded last year, to German social network Xing for $4 million and a earnout worth as much as $3.5 million."
if you chaps want to monitize Xing - see www.getmobster.com - using MoiP and offering cheap mobile calling to business users. Dial tone on your mobile is a world first.
: Great news! I am glad Jason's excellent work stands paid. In a Business World propelled just on profit motive, Jason's work must serve as an example for others to follow that entrepreneural creativity offers more than monetary profit. In the long run, we can bank upon internet related technologies for finding solutions of un-/under-employment problems. Perhaps 'relationship economy' will continue offering boder-less and unlimitied opportunities for those who can sieze these.
Submitted by The Puck
from Google Reader:
By Patricia SkinnerHave doubts about how useful social media can be to you?Let’s get right to the main reasons why social media may not be right for you personally:You hate publicityYou have something terrible to hideYou are too busy being a star to bother with networkingYou’re less than ten year’s old or ove (Read More)
: @thePuck Thanks for that! I never tell my clients "should" or "must" because implementing badly is counter-productive to the objective. While everyone "can" not everyone "will" benefit from SMM.
Submitted by Earlwallace
from blog:
We welcome any new news that I can publish here for example: tornado sightings in Gilkey Congratulations to our HR lady on Your Saturday Nuptials! . (Read More)
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none (yet) -- click "share" to share with a network.
Submitted by Jasongoldberg:
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - California's highest court has agreed to hear legal challenges to a new ban on gay marriage, but is refusing to allow gay couples to resume marrying until it rules.The California Supreme Court on Wednesday accepted three lawsuits seeking to overturn Proposition 8. The amendment passed this month with 52 (Read More)
Submitted by Earlwallace
from Twitter:
It appears that to respond with disagreement on Friendfeed and Social median regarding Obama places dissenters coming out ofout of Hell!. (Read More)
Submitted by Earlwallace
from Twitter:
@davidrisley "bwana" quotes your Obama article on Friendfeed. the hateful replies on your article remind me of Pre-notsy Germany propaganda. (Read More)
Submitted by Earlwallace
from Twitter:
@louisgray twitter is the most unique communication device since instant messaging. It can increaase productivity when applied . (Read More)
Submitted by Earlwallace
from Twitter:
My sisters insisted I sign up with Facebook to share photos and conversation. For a social media blogger I sure was blind! its great!!. (Read More)
Submitted by Earlwallace
from Twitter:
This is like the last day of summer. Tomorrow it turns freezing. Oh, where is the beach? http://tinyurl.com/5efjny. (Read More)
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none (yet) -- click "share" to share with a network.
Submitted by Earlwallace
from Twitter:
I have been following the economic events daily. People's jobs falling left and right. Easy to be optimistic if you have one. (Read More)