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The karma system at Plurk is much too needy in its current state. It’s no surprise that some sources claim plurks numbers are down. This same piece also mentions that those that are into it are really into it. read more »
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An excellent article about the dangers of "open networking" in social media. Ever felt overwhelmed by the constant barrage of friend invites across myriad social networks? You're not alone. A must-read. read more »
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We Twitter-lovers have stuck with it through all the Fail Whales and follower-frackups. But that doesn't mean we don't have -some- gripes. Now that they seem to have a handle on the "Uptime" concept, here's a comprehensive list of 10 other features read more »
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FTA: "Your customers are not stupid, and they don't appreciate when you make them feel that way. When you completely ignore obvious, relevant likely objections to your marketing message, it comes off as naive at best and patronizing at worst. If yo read more »
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"What if we could combine the relevancy of social recommendation filtering with the efficiency and accuracy of Google search? Wouldn't that be the Holy Grail?

Well if so, then your chalice awaits Indy, because this harmonic combination is alread read more »
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The ability to communicate with both clarity and concision is an art that is worth mastering. This skill is especially important when crafting slogans and taglines. Can using Twitter help? read more »
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"The fact is, whether we like it or not, our minds always make mental associations between words and certain emotions. It's involuntary, it's somewhat inexplicable, but it's also undeniable...So how can you use Positive Words to further Your persuas read more »
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Shakespeare once said brevity is the soul of wit. Prove it! Tweet your best example of wordplay in 140 characters or less and post here to enter and maybe win the prize lot. read more »
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Information overload online is a common problem for many of us. This post will show you how to handle that constant barrage of web-prose with poise and grace by using Google Reader as your personal web brain; filtering what you should read and captu read more »
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I have always wanted to know how to do this. I am murder for writing things and then thinking, what have I done. read more »
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"Collaborative Incompetence is a term I have coined to describe when multiple companies in a niche appear to have come to a short-sighted realization that in order to remain viable, they don't need to be the best-of-breed, they only need to... not b read more »
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