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What is CALA BOCA GALVÃO!?

What is CALA BOCA GALVÃO!?

As the neighborhood friendly Brazilian at MobLoSo, I thought it’s only be appropriate to clear up the CALA BOCA GALVÃO trending topic mystery here for you guys. And to my fellow Brazilians, I apologize for ruining the biggest inside joke we’ve ever had. First of all, a little on Twitter use in Brazil.  Brazilians are the [...]

New TweetDeck Upgrade V 0.34.3

New TweetDeck Upgrade V 0.34.3

Well, the new TweetDeck came out this morning and I have to say …color me impressed! I am not going to argue with anyone over what is the best software to use to Tweet, I like TweetDeck. I’ve tried others but I keep coming back.  So I was pleasantly surprised this morning when I woke [...]

Hey Foursquare….Kill The Point System!

Hey Foursquare….Kill The Point System!

Happy Foursquare Day – and in the words of one of my clients that is new to Twitter… what the f#@k is Foursquare? Since he is still trying to wrap his head around Twitter I left the explanation at this “ Foursquare is a location based social media platform that is great for service based [...]

Calling all bullshittapotomuses…here kitty kitty

Calling all bullshittapotomuses…here kitty kitty

In the perfect world, a client needs someone who knows the Social Media scene & not only gets it but can set the tone for a brand. Oh yeah, and someone who knows that control is futile.

A Google Data Center in Seattle catches fire causing domino fail effect.

Google Data Center Fire Returns Worldwide 404 Errors

A fire at a Seattle data center, nicknamed “The Googtopia” has affected over 42,000 servers, bringing down search engine results pages across the globe.

Can I Add My Couch as a Location on Foursquare?

Can I Add My Couch as a Location on Foursquare?

Ok so hear me out….last week our new couch was delivered for the upstairs playroom.  This is no ordinary couch, this is a king size relaxation station. I’m serious. I am an extremely active individual. I work out 6 days a week and am always on the go. That being said, since the couch arrived, [...]

Internet to Miley Cyrus: Oh yea, well you’re “kinda lame” too.

Internet to Miley Cyrus: Oh yea, well you’re “kinda lame” too.

For those of you who don’t follow the teen queen’s every footstep, Miley Cyrus gave an interview to Movieline.com the other day saying she’s really glad she deleted her Twitter account and that the Internet is “kinda lame.” She also tells “kids” to stay away from the Internet because it’s dangerous. Really Ms. Miley? Really? [...]

@advertising er… I mean @anywhere

@advertising er… I mean @anywhere

Hey everyone, stop what you are doing and listen….Twitter is going to announce how it plans to handle its new advertising platform! Wait, what? Not advertising but @anywhere? Who messed that up and how? Ok fine, so all the excitement about advertising on Twitter has now overshadowed their big announcement about @anywhere.  One quick thing…..@ev, [...]

We Is Dumb

We Is Dumb

In case you needed more proof that we can’t spell good.

Cisco CSR-3 Next Generation Internet Backbone Router Unveiled

Cisco CSR-3 Next Generation Internet Backbone Router Unveiled

Cisco chief executive John Chambers’ prediction long ago that video one day would disrupt the Internet is nearly a reality. On Tuesday, the company announced a powerful router designed to help make that prediction come true

“Human-Flesh Searching” Groups in China Oust Those Committing Acts of Immorality

“Human-Flesh Searching” Groups in China Oust Those Committing Acts of Immorality

The New York Times released a fascinating article on what the Chinese are calling “human-flesh searching”. It seems that social media has spurred an underground group of moral heroes in China. A collection of people banding together from the Internet to cast out perpetrators of heinous and immoral actions, unifying together to ban the accused parties from certain jobs, lifestyles, or even to force them to move away from their home city. Excerpts and a link to the full article after the jump.

Use Twitter To Find a Job- Or Anything Else For That Matter

Use Twitter To Find a Job- Or Anything Else For That Matter

As I mentioned in an earlier post, when I was at JobCamp there were all sorts of questions on how to use Twitter for a job search. Unfortunately, I had lost my voice and it was difficult for me to talk but this gave my business partner, Jeanette and opportunity to perfect her “Twitter Advanced [...]

Milwaukee JobCamp- A Very Cool Concept

Milwaukee JobCamp- A Very Cool Concept

Last week I had the opportunity to work with the fine people over at Milwaukee JobCamp, if you don’t know who they are you should check them out at www.milwaukeejobcamp.org and follow them on Twitter @JobCamp. Basically, what they do is host free daylong events that focus on helping people with their job search and/or [...]

Google Screws With China, Italy Screws With Google

Google Screws With China, Italy Screws With Google

Google threatens to pull more services out of China. Italy convicts three Google employees for being in the same world as people who beat up autistic kids. Google Politics now in Beta.

Internet Stalking Made Even Easier with Xobni

Internet Stalking Made Even Easier with Xobni

Internet stalking is so easy to do these days. I have to admit, I truly enjoy researching people and finding out pieces of information before I meet them face to face. I feel that I get to understand them a little better ahead of time and then I can use that information while we meet. [...]

NY Times Reports Google Traced Hacking Back to Two Chinese Univeristies

NY Times Reports Google Traced Hacking Back to Two Chinese Univeristies

The NY Times is reporting that: “A series of online attacks on Google and dozens of other American corporations have been traced to computers at two educational institutions in China, including one with close ties to the Chinese military, say people involved in the investigation. Tracing the attacks further back, to an elite Chinese university [...]

A Computational Knowledge Huh What?

A Computational Knowledge Huh What?

About 9 months ago I stayed up late, all geeked out about the launch of the new search engine that was more than just a search engine, it was going to change the way we search and in doing so change the world!!!! Well, of course, it hasn’t and most people have never even heard [...]

IPhone App Turns Woman into Super Mom!

IPhone App Turns Woman into Super Mom!

For the most part, I am a good mom. I make a special lunch for my kids to take to school every day, I am there to tuck them in at night, I do endless hours of crafts with my daughter and I know EVERYTHING about Star Wars for my son.  That being said, I [...]

FCC Wants 100 Million 100Mbps Broadband in US Stat!

FCC Wants 100 Million 100Mbps Broadband in US Stat!

Wired has an article on the state of the broadband union of sorts.  Things may be looking up in the speed category for US citizens. So far the Obama administration has offered $7.2 billion in grants to be doled out by two separate federal agencies to give to companies to build out networks in “underserved” areas. [...]

I'll take two.

Google Offers 1 Gigabit Per Second Fiber to Limited Locations

Google has decided to push the ISP industry into the future.  This seems to be similiar to the way the Nexus One has resulted in improved hardware in the cellular industry.  If you are interested in a possible (see slim) chance of getting your Interwebz at over 1 gigabit per second.  Sign up here: http://www.google.com/appserve/fiberrfi