Author: Amy Stark

  • #IN_SM10 Final Ballot

    This list will be sent to Chris Theisen from Hare Chevrolet ( who graciously offered to help with the FormStack ballot ) at Noon December 21 EST.  No changes to the final ballot will be accepted after that time.

    INstructions for Voters.

    You will be required to provide a first and last name plus your twitter handle so that Chris can set up the ballot to send a tweet when you vote. You will be required to answer a brief question before you vote for the individual categories by clicking one of two options (see below).

    There is a randomize option so that the order of nominees will be different each time the ballot is accessed.

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    Most Influential Dame – Must Check One Box:

    I am voting for this peep because she is the Most INfluential Dame listed on the final ballot.
    OR
    I am voting for this peep because she asked me to vote.

    Nicole Misenick, Casey Mullins, Saundra Hadley, Elizabeth Cecconi, Lorraine Ball, Julie Perry, Diane Brooks, Mary Biever, Dana Nelson, Heather Schoegler, Lindsay Manfredi

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    Most Influential Dude — Must Check One Box:

    I am voting for this peep because he is the Most INfluential Dude listed on the final ballot.
    OR
    I am voting for this peep because he asked me to vote.

    Ryan Martin, Scott Howard, Anthony Juliano, Dave Woodson, Keith Bansemer, Kyle Lacy, Jerry Richardson, Jim Petrie, William Merkel, Barry Skalski, Douglas Karr, Bob Burchfield, Ryan Cox


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    Most Influential UP & Comer — Must Check One Box to Vote:

    I am voting for this peep because she/he is the Most INfluential Up & Comer listed on the final ballot.
    OR
    I am voting for this peep because he/she asked me to vote.

    Susan Davis, Muhammad Yasin, Andrew Hoffman, Chantelle Flannery, Casey Valiant, Paul Poteet, Josh Humble, El Pacero, Jeff Vanasdal, Stephanie Eppich Daily,  Steve Shattuck, Sara Croft, TweetUp Michiana, Allison Carter, Jay Mattingly, Jen Crutchfield, Chris Sanderson, Taylor Brough

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    #Indiana’s Nicest Social Media Peep — Must Check One Box to Vote:

    I am voting for this peep because she/he is the Nicest Peep listed on the final ballot.
    OR
    I am voting for this peep because he/she asked me to vote.

    Richard Orelup, Cherie Lowe, Derek Pillie, Will Hardison, Debbie Valiant, Edgar Diaz, Stephanie Krol, Nancy Myrland, Aaron Craig, Evan Finch, Jenn Lisak, Cory Shutters, Jean Bansemer, Kari Hulse, Doug Theis, Shawn Quick-Raflik, Annie Zoll, Kelly Karrmann, Jillian Koeneman

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    #Indiana’s Grooviest Social Media Campaign or Peep — Must Check One Box to Vote:

    I am voting for this campaign or peep because they are The Grooviest option listed on the final ballot.
    OR
    I am voting for this organization or peep because they asked me to vote.

    West Coast Tacos, Jan Dye, Wendy Moyle, Jake Vernon,@MusicalFam, Tina Schumacher, Steven Kelly, @ForkOut, @HolidayWorld, Jim Irsay, @drfeelgoods, United Way of Central Indiana, Startup Weekend, Irvington Halloween Festival, @nwitweetup

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    #Indiana’s Most Ethical Social Media Company or Peep — Must Check One Box to Vote:

    I am voting for this organization or peep because they are the Most Ethical option listed on the final ballot.
    OR
    I am voting for this organization or peep because they asked me to vote.

    Fuzework Studios, Jodi Dean, Spearia Indy, Rob Rohena, @12StarsMedia, @ExactTarget, @EvansvilleWatch, Vicki Bohlsen, @TrendyMinds, Firebelly Marketing, Craig D. Crook

  • #IN_SM10 Awards Ceremony Tickets

    Below please find the stipulations placed on reserving a free ticket to the SMackdown event at Scotty’s Brewhouse on E. 96th in Indy:

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    DO NOT Reserve a Ticket without reading the “This ticket is absolutely free, BUT*….” statement below.

    I really mean it.

    On December 30, 2010 at 1:30PM EST cities all across Indiana – from the banks of the Ohio River River to the shores of Lake Michigan – will connect via Ustream to watch the Official Awards Ceremony taking place at Scotty’s Brewhouse on the North Side of Indy.

    Attendees will be invited to arrive at Scotty’s around noon when the frivolity, fried dill-pickle eating, and lots of fun will ensue. The Awards Ceremony will begin promptly at 1:30PM EST.

    The tickets are free for this event with a few CAVEATS:

    BY RESERVING A TICKET you agree to the following:

    IF YOU RSVP and learn you will not be able to attend before December 28, 2010 at 11:59AM EST — you PROMISE to pay a $10 donation to Goodwill-Indy.org AND release the ticket for someone else immediately!

    IF YOU RSVP and learn you will not be able to attend this event after Noon EST December 28th — you PROMISE to pay a $10 donation to Goodwill-Indy.org PLUS send a worthy substitute in your stead. This is just common courtesy. Scotty’s Brewhouse will make special arrangements to have an appropriate number of staff on hand to accommodate the SMackdown. Please respect him and his wait-staff.

    IF YOU RSVP, are unable to attend the SMackdown and you fail to send a worthy replacement — you PROMISE to donate $25.00 to Goodwill-Indy.org plus go to Scotty’s soon thereafter to enjoy a nice lunch or dinner and — not only leave a generous tip to your server but — seek out the wait-staff who counted on a tip from you at SMackdown Event and slip ’em a fin. =)

    If the above stated conditions are not met by January 29, 2011 you agree to public reminders.  Amy Stark will engage with you on twitter in @mentions to hold you accountable beginning January 30, 2010.

    *there always seems to be a big but

  • Nominee Update INdiana SMackdown 10

    Click here for #Indiana’s 2nd Annual Social Media Summit Facebook page

    Click here to nominate a worthy INdividual for #INdiana’s 2nd Annual Social Media Summit and SMackdown Event! closed!

    Click Here for a List of Social Media Peeps who are INeligible to appear on the final ballot.

    As of MIDNIGHT December 15, 2010 Nominations are officially CLOSED!

    Nominations do NOT guarantee a place on the final ballot.**  If you are nominated for more than one category you MUST post a comment below stating which category you prefer OR send an @mention to @AmyStark on twitter with your preference. For Example: Casey B. Mullins ( @mooshinindy ) appears in Most Influential Dame, Up & Comer and Nicest.  Her name may ONLY appear in one of these categories. If a category is not selected one will be selected for her.

    Most Influential Dames Nominated:

    Lorraine Ball

    Lauren Fiedler

    Saundra Hadley

    Elizabeth Cecconi

    Nicole Misenick

    Julie Perry

    Diane Brooks

    Mary Biever

    Lindsay Manfredi

    Nancy Myrland

    Dana M. Nelson

    Stephanie Daily

    Jillian Koeneman

    Sara Croft

    Heather Schoegler

    Casey B. Mullins

    Most Influential Dudes Nominated:

    Ryan Martin

    Scott Howard

    Anthony Juliano

    Ryan Martin

    Dave Woodson

    Muhammad Yasin

    Chris Theisen

    Keith Bansemer

    Kyle Lacy

    Jerry Richardson

    Jim Petrie

    Butler Blue2

    BG Kahuna

    William Merkel

    Barry Skalski

    Douglas Karr

    Chuck Gose

    Bob Burchfield

    Ryan Cox

    Rocky Walls

    Most Influential UP & Comers Nominated:

    Susan Davis

    Stephanie Daily

    Muhammad Yasin

    Andrew Hoffman

    Casey Valiant

    Casey B Mullins

    Paul Poteet

    Josh Humble

    El Pacero

    Chantelle Flannery

    Jeff Vanasdal

    Rob Rohena

    Steve Shattuck

    Sara Croft

    Chris Theisen

    TweetUp Michiana

    Allison Carter

    Jay Mattingly

    Kyle Lacy

    Chad Pollitt

    Ryan Cox

    Jen Crutchfield

    Chris Sanderson

    Taylor Brough

    #Indiana’s Nicest Social Media Peeps Nominated:

    Richard Orelup

    Cherie Lowe

    Kevin Mullett

    Rodger Johnson

    Derek Pillie

    Lindsay Manfredi

    Will Hardison

    Debbie Valiant

    Edgar Diaz

    Stephanie Krol

    Jillian Koeneman

    Nancy Myrland

    Kelly Karrmann

    Aaron Craig

    Evan Finch

    Jenn Lisak

    Duncan Alney

    Cory Shutters

    Stephanie Daily

    Robby Slaughter

    Jean Bansemer

    Kari Hulse

    Doug Theis

    Casey B. Mullins

    Shawn Quick-Raflik

    Annie Zoll

    #Indiana’s Grooviest Social Media Campaigns nominated:

    West Coast Tacos

    Jan Dye

    Wendy Moyle

    Scott Wise

    Kyle Lacy

    Jake Vernon

    Music Family Tree

    Tina Schumacher

    Steven Kelly

    Fork Out

    Holiday World

    Hare Chevy

    Jim Irsay

    Judd Helms

    Spearia Indy

    United Way of Central #Indiana

    Startup Weekend

    Irvington Halloween Festival

    (It would appear the category is evolving into grooviest social media campaigns OR groovy social media peeps).

    #Indiana’s Most Ethical Social Media Companies nominated:

    Noah Coffey

    Fuzework Studios

    Jodi Dean

    Spearia Indy

    Rob Rohena

    12 Stars Media

    Andrew Hoffman

    Exact Target

    Evansville Watch

    Vicki Bohlsen

    Robby Slaughter

    DK New Media

    Trendy Minds

    Firebelly Marketing

    Craig D. Crook

    (Again it appears the category is evolving into most ethical social media company OR peep).


    A final shout out to an #Indiana Social Media peep named Just Testing!

    Someone by the name of “Just Testing” nominated ME (Amy Stark) as #Indiana’s Most Influential Dame because, “She’ll hurt me if I don’t.” This made me L right O L. Who is this Just Testing — I wonder?

    **Reasons you may appear among the nominees above but not on the final ballot.

    According to the rules posted in the discussion tab on the facebook page, self-nominators would be ineligible to appear on the final ballot. If you nominated yourself and someone else nominated you too, your name will appear on the ballot.

    If there was no reasoning behind the nomination -at least ONE sentence for crying out loud- the nominee will not appear on the final ballot.

  • INeligible Social Media Peeps for #IN_SM10 Final Ballot

    The following is a list of Admins for the facebook Page- #Indiana’s 2nd Annual Social Media Summit

    Noah Coffey, Shawn Plew, Bruce McClain, Duke Long, Chuck Gose, Dana Nelson, Mike Gingerich, Steve Dalton, Kevin Mullett, Rick Wilkerson, Chris Theisen, Karl Tatgenhorst, Kathy Legner Sipple, Chad Richards, Robby Gehlhausen Slaughter, and  Amy Stark

    As admins ALL of the people listed above are INeligible to appear on the final ballot.  They knew the terms of serving as an admin and were fully aware of their INeligiblility to win a Large and Impressive Trophy PLUS wear a paper tiara in front of their peers at #Indiana’s 2nd Annual Social Media Summit and SMackdown Event!

    Chuck Gose will forever have the title of #Indiana‘s INaugural Most Influential Social Media Dude That’s enough power for any SM peep, and it just wouldn’t be right to double dip. Chuck RSVPd for the event at Scotty’s Brewhouse and he must abdicate his trophy to the New Dude OR purchase a similar one w/ “#Indiana’s 2nd Annual Most Influential Dude #IN_SM10 ” as the inscription on the base.

    @RobbysLaughter heads Up the Voting / Nomination Governing Board – So he definitely has a conflict of interest.

    @BgKahua is the  Emcee giving him an unfair advantage. If he’s smart -and he is – he will use this platform as a way to springboard his campaign for next year and abdicate the Emcee’s role for #IN_SM11 to kick some serious butt.

    Chris Theisen – has access to the official nomination spreadsheet – I will let Robby Slaughter make a call on whether HARE Chevrolet is ok as a nominee for “Grooviest Campaign.” 

    Scotty’s Brewhouse raises TONS of nomination/voting questions. I will defer to @RobbysLaughter who, by the way, was nominated as most ethical for a reason. In fact that trait is precisely why I asked Robby to fill this role in the first place.

    If I am missing something help me understand by adding a kibitz comment below. Reflect before you post, however, on how much exposure the peeps above will receive & don’t feel sorry for them because of their ineligibility.  I am GLAD for my ineligibility to be nominated for Most INfluential Dame, for example- because I can still actively participate and gain exposure without the possibility of losing. =)

  • SMackdown Press Release

    #Indiana’s 2nd Annual Social Media Summit and Smackdown Event arrives December 30, 2010.

    The State of Indiana is quickly becoming known as a digital media hotbed, as innovative companies such as Exact Target, Compendium Blogware, FormStack, DK New Media and many others continue to emerge and become globally influential.

    The Indiana Social Media Summit and Smackdown Event recognizes leading individuals at the forefront of social media.

    On December 30, 2010 at 1:30PM EST cities all across Indiana – from the banks of the Ohio River to the shores of Lake Michigan – will connect via Ustream (a streaming web video platform) to watch the Official Awards Ceremony taking place at Scotty’s Brewhouse (3905 East 96th Street, Indianapolis). The event, which includes a luncheon (buy your own), open-networking beginning at Noon EST, and lots of fun, is open to the public. RSVPs required.

    Following a month-long open nomination and voting process, trophies will be awarded to:

    Indiana’s Most Influential: Dame, Dude, and Up & Comer

    Indiana’s Nicest Social Media Peep

    Indiana’s Grooviest Social Media Campaign

    Indiana’s Most Ethical Social Media Company

    Nominations are open until December 15, and voting closes on December 29, 2010.

    The Indiana Social Media Summit is the brainchild of social media strategist Amy Stark of Stark Reality Check. Ms. Stark launched the event last year to:

    Generate a list of social media best practices

    Create feelings of goodwill and unity among social media professionals in Indiana

    Showcase Indiana’s “grooviness” to the world

    Encourage all involved to not take themselves too seriously

    According to the latest information from the Pew Internet and American Life Project, 61% of American adults use an online social networking site such as Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn, an indication that social media is now mainstream, widely used for both business and personal communication.

    More information about the #Indiana Social Media Summit and Smackdown Event is available on Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/IndianaSocialMediaSummit.

    To nominate go to the Nomination Form.

    For a list of nominees please visit Nominees Update Page

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  • Tweet Archive 2010-12-13

  • Tweet Archive 2010-11-29

    • #IPBS Prezi http://t.co/cY1sCBW When I got my new tweet button I lost my tweet meme count-That makes me sad cause this was RTd a lot. #
    • @CPollittIU I continue to espouse reciprocity and gratuity because I'm selfish and I know, "What you put out comes back" #
    • @CaraDafforn #IN_SM10 is 12-30 Luncheon- Several physical locations but I have grandiose notions of Ustream magic tying us all together. #
    • Lots R just impolite @CPollittIU I think the real rock-stars exemplify the THARG principles as best they can within their time constraints #
    • @NYUHeymanCenter info on how to get a job in the nonprofit sector http://bit.ly/bxYkcd -// Hey @CBalling did you get the COP email? #
    • @CBalling I just forwarded an email to you. #
    • #Indiana #039;s 2nd Annual Social Media Summit http://on.fb.me/bpRLsG New Year's Luncheon & SMackdown Event is OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED! #
    • http://on.fb.me/bpRLsG There is an official meeting of the Nomination and Voting Governing Board 12-23 @ H&C 9:00am – All are welcome! #
    • @lindaAWI It was nice to see you and @jane_expressive in my tweet stream when I signed on this evening. I'm #thankful for your friendships. #
    • @Mike_Gingerich … Thanks so much for your work. The @tabsite is way groovy. I'm proud Digital Hill is an #Indiana Company! #IN_SM10 #
    • #fb #Indiana's 2ndAnnual Social Media Summit http://on.fb.me/bpRLsG Who'll B crowned Most INfluential Social Media Dude? #IN_SM #
    • For everyone (especially photographers) in Central #Indiana RUN – don't walk – to see the sunrise. AMAZING Colors #
    • @robbyslaughter I'm on my way . Miss Thing is sick #
    • @robbyslaughter USB iPod connector is at Hubbard & Cravens. FYI #
    • @BgKahuna It was amazing wasn't it? Breathtaking displays of pinks and oranges. I'm glad you saw it, too. I just sent you a fb message. #
    • @LotusDev Happy Thanksgiving! =) #
    • @jenwiedenhaupt @kim12bee @SportsWorldInc Thanks for the props, Jen. Check out StarkReAlityCheck.com and click twitter basics tab on top. #
    • @jenwiedenhaupt @kim12bee That prezi has the old twitter interface but there's some good information regardless. Welcome to twitter Kim! #
    • RT @robbyslaughter [between me and] @AmyStark — Who do you think is a bigger troublemaker? -//- I think I'm sweet! =) #
    • Hey @padutchcountry @Mike_Gingerich and @Digital Hill thanks for the RTs Tuesday. Mighty neighborly of ya. Happy Thanksgiving! #
    • #Indiana #039;s 2nd Annual Social Media Summit http://on.fb.me/bpRLsG Who'll be crowned Nicest Social Media Peep? #IN_SM10 #
    • Happy Thanksgiving, you two. I'm thankful I have friends that keep an eye out for me=> @CBalling @drthomasho < RE: @HarrisonColl > #
    • Happy Thanksgivng, Friends! @typertist @LisaRedShoesPR @inklesstales @mmangen @tvorse @VAinParadise @SaraNisler and @tommytrc T O M M Y ! ! #
    • @CPollittIU Thanks Chad I Love it, too! Nominations will open on 12-1st If you want to kibitz Nomination process check the Discussions Tab #
    • @tommytrc Right Back at ya, T O M M Y !!! You are one of my favorite people that I've never met. =) #
    • @CBalling I almost sold a big Internet Pipe2 Indiana Business College when I was@Norlight I know em well. I hope U had a great Thanksgiving #
    • RT @CBalling RT @gothunts I gotta say, my Twitter friends R alot more fun than my Facebook friends-//- They're A different crowd. #
    • @markydsr @LotusDev @Meggiehd @Kim12bee @padutchcountry @digitalhill @ToyotaEquipment thnx 4 the shout outs & mentions. HappyThanksgiving #
    • @tommytrc Nxt week will work after I launch the nomination form Dec1st for Indiana's 2nd Annual SM SMackdown http://on.fb.me/h1Bli3 #IN_SM10 #
    • RT @dukelong Healthcare Real Estate Developer | New Construction Has Its Advantages [Guest Post] http://post.ly/1GEh1 #
    • You are too kind, @lindaAWI Thanks for grouping me in a #FF shout out w/ @pamelareilly1 You both are an asset to central #Indiana =) #
    • A belated thnx 4 #FF props @rorymadstudios @rgrosskett and @jc__russell I've been unplugged digitally since Thurs. I call it going Amish =) #
    • We celebrated in Ft. Wayne @lindaAWI It was small this year- just me, my mom and Miss Thing. I hope Thanksgiving was wonderful for U & yours #
    • @kmullett Thanks for your Hospitality and time on Friday, Kevin. The @cirrusabs office is beautiful. Did the tree fall over yet? =) #
    • @jnswanson Hey Jon, I'm glad you're following the #IN_SM10 event. Here's the fb page http://on.fb.me/h1Bli3 Nominations begin December 1st! #
    • @ScLoHo They never recommend me to me =( I'm jealous. #
    • Hey @BeTheLink I met with @kevinmullett Friday, Andrew, and he told me I should connect with you. So I did! #
    • @ScLoHo My mom lives in the Fort, so I'm up there every once in awhile. I'll let you know the next time. Let me know next time UR in #Indy #
    • T O M M Y ! ! ! were your ears burning on Friday? I told @kmullett he should start following @tommtrc right away. #
    • OOOPS @BeTheLink it should be @kmullett NOT @KevinMullett d'oh! #
    • @BeTheLink It was a great meeting w/ @kmullett. We talked about #IN_SM10 http://on.fb.me/h1Bli3 & the groovy $99/mo. deal @cirrusabs offers #
    • Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please. –Mark Twain #
    • @pamelareilly1 You are too sweet, Pamela. Did U know nominations begin Dec 1st for #IN_SM10 http://on.fb.me/h1Bli3 ? You rocked it last year #
    • @NikkiGlahn Thanks for the RT, Nikki. Mark Twain always had profound witticisms to share. He's a favorite of mine. Enjoy your Sunday! #
    • UM Unveils its 5th Annual Social Media Tracker-Wave 5 http://bit.ly/dZhjMZ #
    • A guide 2 protection from identity theft this holiday season Business Review.. http://t.co/zKMxe8y -//-common sense worth RTing #
  • UM Unveils its 5th Annual Social Media Tracker-Wave 5

    This is a press release from Dubai. I will not vouch for the source, but I will vouch for the conclusions < anecdotaly > I wish there was a link to the original study.

    Amplify’d from www.zawya.com

    “Social media continues to change the way we interact with our peers and fundamentally impacts our thoughts, feelings, attitudes and behaviour. For marketing communication specialists, it is crucial to understand consumers’ social media usage, influence and motivation to help brands build equity, drive sales, increase loyalty and create brand endorsement,” said Paul Katrib, Regional Managing Director of UM MENA.

    Read more at www.zawya.com

     

  • Tweet Archive 2010-11-22

    • RT @SteenOhman RT @ScottMonty:The Sun (the newspaper) does an awfully clever Old Spice Parody. This time with a woman. http://bit.ly/cDlqbX #
    • @DanaMNelson Always great 2 meet w/ a #girlgeek & share stories! Is there a geek in #Evansville who knows how to make UStream magic happen? #
    • Were your ears burning, @StevenWABX ? @DanaMNelson and I had a TweetUp earlier and we both agree … YOU totally rock! =) #
    • Thanks for the RTs! How can we make sure this crap doesn't happen in any other #Indiana city / town @gwensdad @tinanoelPR @ScLoHo @kmullett #
    • @kmullett I mentioned Indy because of that one definition of an expert, "someone who lives over a hundred miles away" =) #
    • RT @Eddie_Curry … Good one! Might just make the cut. -//- will I get credit in the @BeefandBoards ' program? jk. (Not really =) #
    • @innovatevision A good communicator should be able to see the big picture. One campaign does not = everything. Know what I mean? #
    • @innovatevision it's dangerous to espouse -"sock puppet thing didn't work ..so ALL brand awareness campaigns are useless." #
    • @innovatevision Has some Brand Awareness Marketer wronged you in the past? =) #
    • @innovatevision It was the Chassidic Rabbi quote RE Rumors & feather pillows. I used it in a paper I wrote in 2007 and now the link is bad. #
    • RT @mayhemstudios House of Buttons http://bit.ly/bK9QLh #
    • @rickyleepotts @sssemester I recommend connecting w/ @BeefandBoards first. I'm pretty sure they're jam packed until next year, fyi #
    • @sssemester @rickyleepotts I'm not sure how they handle the reviewing anymore U may want 2 ask @IndyTheatre I think she's a reviewer/blogger #
    • @rickyleepotts what do you mean? Wouldn't you need to see the show to review it? Or have you something else in mind? #
    • @rickyleepotts Do you want to interview someone? I can recommend someone, but I know they are truly jam packed until after the holidays. #
    • @rickyleepotts In the month of December @BeefandBoards runs 8 shows a week of A B&B Xmas PLUS 5 shows a week of Christmas Carol #
    • @twenty3skidoo I'm not familiar with her work but it rings true. Teaching someone in need to fish is more important than giving them aid. #
    • @twenty3skidoo your tweet reminded me that Andrew Carnegie said you might as well throw money in the ocean rather than giving it to charity #
    • @innovatevision not everything worth measuring is measurable, and not everything measurable is worth measuring. I think Einstein said that #
    • @innovatevision then you must not have any issues with me, because I admit failure whenever I experience it. #
    • I was just talking about you to Miss Thing yesterday @sssemester are you booked over Christmas for house sitting? #
    • @StevenWABX Blame it on @DanaMNelson =) #
    • @rickyleepotts Your best bet is Putnam County Spelling Bee in Jan. @BeefandBoards @ Xmas is next to bedlam in the dictionary. #
    • @rickyleepotts "Spelling Bee" is a Tony Award winning musical http://beefandboards.com/index.html# Followed by "Hairspray"
      <= CAN'T Wait! #
    • @twenty3skidoo You can connect with @HansRosling on twitter, but he uses it as a broadcast tool. He always gives me hope! #
    • Great 2 C U today, @firebelly =) I forgot to tell U, @mooshinindy and I had lunch last week and agreed you were a good guy. #
    • RT @firebelly Network Solutions has a $1.95 domain name special! http://twurl.nl/o33ehe @netsolcares … -//- Duncan, do you know @shashib ? #
    • @sssemester 24th – 26th Maybe 27ish? Oscar is so darling http://twitgoo.com/w07s7 He likes milk-bones treats and he loves to wear a bandana #
    • LOL great viral hashtag RT @rickyleepotts Oh, I thought you meant an actual spelling bee. #thatwouldbeweird #
    • If I ever go to Hubbard and Cravens and @edeckers is NOT there => #ThatWouldBeWeird cc @rickyleepotts #
    • Me too RT @joshhumble No prob, same here, Chris! RT @cjtheisen: @joshhumble @AmyStark thanks… Really love our community involvement online #
    • November-National Caregiver's Month in U.S. http://bit.ly/9i7HJ9 #
    • RT @mike_gingerich Would b glad to talk bout @TabSite helping SM Summit -//- I'm ready…Let's talk. Are we connected on facebook? #
    • A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kickboxing. -Emo Philips #
    • Facebook's Russian investor Yuri Milner talks strategy, not Twitter http://lat.ms/9B4UCp Digital Sky Technologies #
    • Social media is going to save the world http://bit.ly/bltXmy "brand-followers leaving old-paradigm company websites" #
    • Dear @realK***lee, Gaming the system 2 get new followers makes NO sense. Numbers don't equal power on twitter. Please stop now! #
    • How the Fortune 500 Uses SM http://bit.ly/bwZoIu "responded with replies to questions or 'retweets' within 72 hours" #
    • Dear @Twitter, Could U please stop recommending people who have not tweeted since July? Surely there's an algorithm for that. #
    • RT @Ed ☀From @digiphile: Valuing gov open data: accountability, citizen utility & economic opportunity http://bit.ly/bWg1jP #OpenGov #gov20 #
    • Morning greetings, waves and @mentions right back at ya, @sensiblecharity @SteveDBrandt @scrubbybubbles @selbi @WebGrrrrl @typeartist Hey! #
    • Hey thanks for the RTs this morning, @Brandillio @rorymadstudios @imacsweb @JanSimpson I appreciate it. #
    • Oh, Man I forgot to say hey @OhDaddy I declare today #WisconsinWednesday on behalf of you and T O M M Y ! ! ! cc @tommytrc #
    • RT @firebelly always amazed by the altruism & philosophical approach of @amystark #bigthinker #indy -/ /- Gold star tweet. Thank you Duncan #
    • @Keywerx I'm subbing 4 Kasey tomorrow at your @BNI group. Can we meet a little early so I can show you the progress of the "7" whitepaper? #
    • RT from #fb @ScLoHo For those who say Twitter is Dead… http://usat.ly/cSXbhL You lose, We win .. -//- WooHoo We Win! =) #
    • @Keywerx I'll bring U a rough hard copy. If you get to the restaurant first, save me a seat! Have you checked #IN_SMSummit stuff lately? =) #
    • LOL @ScLoHo When I read it I distinctly heard a faint voice saying, "Nanee Nanee Boo Boo" I sent it to my facebook wall, too =) #
    • It's all good @innovatevision I always under-promise and over-compensate, it's part of my charm. #
    • RT @ScLoHo I've had .. local politicians who are in Social Media tell me Twitter is Dead. -//- #he_who_laughs_last_laughs_loudest #
    • #SMCIndy Listening to Dave from Delta faucet. PR firm from New York handles their social media. #
    • If the Science Guy passes out and nobody tweets it, did it happen? http://yhoo.it/an7d5G #
    • @Mike_Gingerich I just saw the fun tab on the Tab Site and it made me L right OL. I grabbed that image from http://awkwardfamilyphotos.com/ #
    • Thanks for your help @Mike_Gingerich Are you free later this PM to use OLD technology and talk? I have lots of questions about @tabsite #
    • Dear Gertrude, The ONLY thing worse than a DM spam tweet is an @mention spam tweet. #BadForm #IBlockedUandMarkedUSpam #
    • @ADDcrafter Don't give up, Carrie! Keep listing them as SPAM! It helps @twitter keep out the riff-raff! #
    • @CBalling That is hilarious http://bit.ly/b6OZhx Based on the YouTube stats it posted Nov 11, 2010 and it's up to 1.5MIL views #
    • @kmullett GREAT to finally meet! Sorry I couldn't stay longer -at least I got wonderful hugs from you & @JasonFalls -Made me feel special! #
    • @CBalling Ain't technology grand! "the ben bernank" <=very funny. I sent it to my Bro-In-Law who is an investment banker. #
    • @JWean It was my pleasure, Jeremiah. I used to simply ignore it, but that doesn't serve the greater good. It only takes a couple of clicks. #
    • @mike_gingerich TOUCHE! Make that the @tabsite homepage Too. IT"S Beautiful! http://on.fb.me/bpRLsG #
    • Hey @RobbysLaughter I added 3 new categories this year Nicest SM Peep, Grooviest SM Campaign and Most Ethical SM Company #
    • @robbyslaughter I'll be working on the nomination verbiage this weekend, God willin' and the creek don't rise. Ck http://on.fb.me/bpRLsG #
    • @robbyslaughter How about Wednesday before Thanksgiving mid AM? #
    • @robbyslaughter It would appear we are destined to meet at H&C behind the Vogue at 9AM Wednesday. #
    • Thanks for the Shout outs @WiscDealer @ThriveWithSarah @nikkivoelzke @typertist and thanks for the #FF recommends @rgrosskett @jc__russell . #
    • Belated RT Thanks @Platformart @JanSimpson @imacsweb @rorymadstudios and @daveroach I appreciate it. #
    • @prebynski I was thinking about U yesterday. I'm diligently working on the #IN_SMackdown10 and @drthomasho reminded me to keep you informed. #
    • @robbyslaughter LOL http://bit.ly/76gjRK I didn't launch the @SmallerIndiana kibitz group for #IN_SM until Dec 11th last YR. What fun! #
    • @prebynski He'll be attending virtually via #IN_SMackdown10 hashtag and UStream SMackdown hub in #Indy but other cities participating. #
    • @prebynski Great 2C your new avatar pop up in my tweet stream. I think @mooshinindy did a great job! I hope all is well with U in #Florida #
    • Hey @IndyTheatre @rickyleepotts @sssemester Royal Opera House of London wrote a libretto from tweets people sent. FABULOUS Awareness Tactic #
    • Hey @sbh_bruce and @brewhouse Check the #IN_SMackdown page. I'll be sending invites to special peeps Monday http://on.fb.me/bpRLsG #
    • My belated #FF thank you and recommendation goes to @kmullett because he is sincere and gives great hugs – IR space and time =) #
    • Dear Ms. K**, if you're going 2 send an ad 2 several tweeters in 1 tweet, don't list names alphabetically. All As in one tweet screams spam! #
    • Thanks for the #ff shout outs, I really appreciate it @rorymadstudios and @keisyakeisya I hope you have a great Thanksgiving! #
    • Hey @skarritt Your twitter bio reminded me of "Sure a Computer can beat me at Chess, but I can win every time @ Kickboxing." -Emo Phillips #
    • Thanks for the follow, @hospitality_law .You may want 2 connect w/ @NancyMyrland <U may be already> Enjoy your Thanksgiving! #
    • RT @DoctorADP Nov is diabetes awareness month…-//- I thought it was National Caregivers Month http://t.co/yCHsmB8 -Who's the big decider? #
    • I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul. -http://bit.ly/InvictusWEHenley #
    • I'll read this later RT @FastSelfHelp Have you ever wondered how to stop yourself from procrastinating http://bit.ly/OvercomeProcrastination #
    • If the issue is reading BOOKS. I may have to side w/ @rickyleepotts . But U R right @IndyTheatre -reading and storytelling is timeless. #
    • @IndyTheatre @rickyleepotts @sssemester "the move from atoms <books> to bits < #ipad > is irrevocable and unstoppable." -Negroponte #
    • You're not drunk if you can lie on the floor without holding on. – Dean Martin #
    • RT @CaraDafforn … you find happiness once you learn to express yourself freely without worry or fear. #Thanksgiving #Joy #
    • RT @Brad_King true story … You're not drunk if U can lie on the floor without holding on- Dean Martin -//-Always makes me laugh. thnx 4 RT #
    • @saraelkins I never thanked U properly 4 your #FF recommendation. It made me feel good that U grouped me w/ @AmberCadabra -I like her, too #
    • RT @CaraDafforn @mooshinindy Guessing that one of you is [Amy] -//- Nope! Sounds like an existential conundrum to me. #
    • @mooshinindy among other inspirations -something U said at Los Rancheros prompted me to add "#Indiana's Nicest SM Peep" to #IN_SMackdown10 #
    • @edeckers Great Question! Irony is alive and well and sprinkled throughout the #IN_SMackdown10 festivities <= my best answer #
    • @edeckers I've 3 reasons 4 using SMackdown> it's visual, it begins with an SM, and it's fun to say. I hope no one associates meanness w/ it #
    • @edeckers funny is good. And you should know! #
  • November-National Caregiver’s Month in U.S.

    Any organization remotely affiliated with the health-care industry must incorporate social media in their outreach and education programs.

    This article focuses on care-givers for aging parents, but there are other types of care-givers who are finding support on various social media platforms.

    On a side note– who is the big decider about November being “National Caregivers Month” anyhow? I don’t recall voting on this. Is there a government agency in the U.S. that makes these declarations? Please don’t misunderstand, I don’t begrudge Caregiver’s claim to November, I just want to know who to ask to start a National Redhead’s Month.

    Amplify’d from www.sunherald.com

    Boomers Spend 150+ Minutes/Month on Facebook; Twitter Makes Top 10 List

    CHICAGO — Baby Boomers caring for aging parents rely on the Internet, and social media in particular, for emotional support and practical suggestions, spending more than 150 minutes per person per month viewing 1,010 pages on Facebook, over 70% more time and more pages than the average Internet user, according to the Age Lessons Boomer Social Media Study. The research examined the online habits of 3.8 million Boomer caregivers and was fielded by comScore.

    Top 10 Sites for Boomer Caregivers by Reach

    Facebook [91%]
    Amazon [76%]
    Wal-Mart [41%]
    Federated Media Publishing [41%]
    Linked In [37%]
    Target [33%]
    Technorati [32%]
    Shopzilla [20%]
    Twitter [21%]
    My Life [21%]
    WordPress [29%]
    Yelp [30%]
    November is National Family Caregivers Month in the United States.Read more at www.sunherald.com