Last week, Google released its newest attempt at taking over the social media world. As a user of many social media sites, I wanted to hate Google +. My first thought was: Why the heck would I start adding things to another social media source? I use Twitter and Facebook daily, Twitter to follow and share with the world, and Facebook to follow and share with friends and family.
Man was I wrong. I can't hate Google+, in fact, I love it.
I am laughing so hard at this YouTube video: Presenting A YourTango After School Special "Please Stop Using Social Media, Mom"
For the record, although the lead male has the same name as my husband, my husband doesn't have a mustache so this CAN'T be about me ... right? ... RIGHT!?!?!
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On March 21, 2006, an automated "just setting up my twttr" message was sent by Jack Dorsey. He followed that message up with the first "human" tweet -- "inviting coworkers."
On March 21, 2011, a “human” tweet was sent from my account “I am starting this week waaaay to tired. On the plus side, bootcamp at lunch today. On the downside, bootcamp at lunch today.” I don’t want to brag, but I think MY tweet was much funnier than Jack’s.
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Krista Swanson remembers a few things about high school: falling flat on her face during a recreational volleyball game, learning to type on an electric typewriter, and being told that a woman could never make it in technology.
Fast forward a few years, and you may have seen her around town balancing a BlackBerry in one hand and an iPad in the other. Although she's no longer playing volleyball (she switched to running), she has learned how to program computer software, and become a kick-ass IT project manager. She's married to another techie who understands her addiction to Twitter a proud Mom to a geekling who can use an iPad with his eyes closed.
So whether it's an educational app recommendation to keep the kids busy on a rainy day, a review of the latest parenting gadget, or confirmation that your partner isn't crazy for wanting to buy that 110 inch projector screen for the basement, you'll find it all here.
Follow Krista on Twitter: @Ksswansong
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