Category Archives: Happy Posts

Social Network May Extend Life–Science Backs Monty Python Song, “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life”

Monty Python’s Flying Circus changed American humor the way the Beatles’ “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” changed rock’n’roll in the U.S.  A British invasion of humor and new music.  The silliness DNA of Eric Idle, John Cleese, Terry Jones, Graham … Continue reading

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How to Advertise during the Superbowl…for free!

In an article by Mobile Marketer, I learned that Volvo decided to forgo the usual 4.5 million dollar SuperBowl ad, and instead asked viewers to tweet at them about someone who matters to them with the tag #volvointerception whenever they see … Continue reading

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Calling it Quips

Quipio is a social network focused on sharing easily composed mini-posters using words and pictures. It’s mobile-focused, but the creations can go anywhere digital images can go once created. With a little help from Quipio, my iPhone, and Picasa, Google’s … Continue reading

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Conan, your fans are so crazy! Just like you.

Late night television host Conan O’Brien recently challenged his viewers to “Occupy Conan” by recreating the segments of an earlier episode using their choice of medium.  On Thursday, January 31st, the first ever fan-sourced episode of Conan O’Brien aired on TBS … Continue reading

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With little interest in the Superbowl-this flashback caught my eye

As big as the Superbowl is in America, I am proud to state that I really have no interest in watching it or paying attention to the hype. I do however, like to look back in time. This flashback from … Continue reading

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Facebook hurt my feelings

Prior to this course, I did not realize that Facebook was using an algorithm to determine whose posts populate my news feed.  I certainly wasn’t aware that not all of my friends were seeing my status updates.  Knowing this tidbit … Continue reading

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