Tweeting or Non-Tweeting Section

In the olden days when you entered a restaurant you were asked, “Smoking or Non-Smoking”? Smoking was later banned in most states and in those states smokers are required to smoke outside. Why couldn’t the same thing happen with Tweeting?

If you think about it, smoking in public places became a nuisance so non-smokers lobbied and pushed smokers out. Could Twittering, Facebooking, whatever you call it, become annoying enough that you will be required tweet in a special section? The next time you go out to a restaurant would you enjoy the experience if no one tweeted? If so, then perhaps you would be in favor of a non-tweeting section.

Google Apps For Business

Are you looking for a cost effective way to digitally manage your business? With Google Apps for Business, you’ll have anytime, anywhere access to web-based tools such as email, calendar, documents and more. A friend of mine recently purchased the system and hit the ground running.

Google Apps for Business has is less than $5 per user a month (or, $50 per user a year):
Mobile access
No hardware or software required
25GB inbox
Customer support

http://www.google.com/apps/intl/en/business/smb/

Internet Safety Day 2012

Safer Internet Day is celebrated on the second day of the second week of the second month of the year. Safer Internet Day (SID) takes place today on Tuesday 7 February 2012 and is centered around the theme Connecting generations and educating each other.

You can order a SID kit for your school by going to saferinternet.org. It will contain information about SID, promotional materials, suggested learning and awareness activities as well as eSafety resources.

Be safe online!

http://www.saferinternet.org/web/guest/safer-internet-day

Vivastream Socially Connects Conferences

Vivastream is still in beta, but the concept is extremely strong. Start socially sharing your experiences about a conference you are attending or attended. Leverage your LinkedIn, Facebook or Twitter accounts by taking them to the next level.

The website says, “Vivastream is a social platform designed specifically for upwardly mobile business professionals just like you. Vivastream™ tells you Who to Know™ based on your interests, profile, and skills, and helps you connect and interact with other like- minded individuals before, during and after the event.”

http://www.vivastream.com/

Sonar Social App

Looking to connect Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to your FourSquare account? You need to try Sonar.

The site says the following:

Twitter will:
Point you toward the people nearby with similar taste in music, political views, favorite comedians or other interests, based on who you both follow
Allow you to tweet out a message and plan to meet up with someone nearby who shares your interests

Facebook lets you:
Find out that your old college hallmate is at the same concert as you
See all the friends you have in common with other people at the airport during your long layover

Connecting LinkedIn means you can:
Quickly find your professional contacts at any networking event
Get job leads and meet potential partners, investors or new hires as you go about your day

http://sonar.me

Pinterest – The Online Pinboard

The site concept is simple, but incredibly elegant. Post something you love and then watch as users like, comment and repin the items to their followers. The site is a combination of Twitter and Facebook. Thanks again to cia_mike for the suggestion.

Organize and share the things you love.
http://pinterest.com

Apple News Central

Looking to stay on top of the latest from Apple? I came upon “9 to 5 Mac” the other week and it’s providing great recaps and insider news on the tech innovator. Whether its the latest keynote address or gadget rumor, this is the place to feast your eyes.

http://9to5mac.com/

Google URL Shortener

Did you know that Google has a URL shortener? If you have a log post to a social networking website, map link or something of that nature, why not try Google? It works well just like Bit.ly and the other services. Here are some other URL shorteners Leading Hands has blogged about in the past.

http://goo.gl/

PicorTwo: Social Network Photo Sharing

I found this interesting social media concept by Seal and Heidi Klum called Pic or Two. It’s a celebrity twit pic site. They only have a few celebs signed up but it’s a good concept. The idea reminds me of Celebrity Apprentice but with pictures.

http://www.picortwo.com/

VYou: Social Video Style

VYou lets you have a conversation through video. I saw this the other day and I thought it made complete sense. However, the first time I saw the technology it reminded me of a dating site.

Most of us have a smart phone with video capability, so why not setup a virtual you? Virtually answer questions and hold conversations while you are out. Then if you have the time, you can setup live video chats. VYou is conversation in video clips. Is this the next social wave?

http://vyou.com/