You’ve Got Your Big G’s, I’ve Got My Hashtag

by Laryssa on 02/08/2010 · 0 comments

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What’s the purpose of a hashtag? Well, if someone searching Twitter wants to see what everyone else is tweeting about social media, that person can search for “#socialmedia” and watch a live stream of ongoing banter. Still not excited about hashtags? They can be used creatively too!

Laryssa v. New Yorker Journalist George Packer

February 4, 2010
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“I’ve tried my best to escape technological advances, but I’m starting to realize that I have to keep up if I want to remain competitive in the job market. I’m holding on desperately to my New Yorker byline and my reputation as a political and war correspondent.”

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Drunk People Can’t Bump into You on Twitter

February 3, 2010
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What was the point of this event? According to the Eventbrite page, I could “mix and mingle with social media’s finest Divas and even enjoy a Twitterific cocktail”. What did I get out of the event? A chance to catch up with my friend, a free cocktail, and some head-bopping time.

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Laryssa Accepts Miss America Crown

February 2, 2010
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I’ve been whining about the Miss America pageant for quite some time. Can’t we find more constructive ways to award scholarships to women? Being the sneaky prankster that I am, I wonder if a young woman who is actually smart, who really cares about something could use the Miss America system to do some actual good.

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Death of Periodical Overlooked in Print’s Obituary

February 1, 2010
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Some online magazines create the illusion of a periodical by releasing their issues in PDF, which is a more static format that can be downloaded and printed. Or, they release all their new content at once (i.e. every Monday, we offer new articles). But it’s not the same.

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