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if it's not too much trouble.The penguin saying war eagle to say Go Hoos and the penguin slapping him into the water to say Go Hokies. Again if it's not too much trouble, I'd really appreciate it. I'd love to use this little gif on our home board.[img]http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll5...View Topic - Replies (1)
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Anybody wanna take a shot at helping to design a new logo on our helmet? Here's a couple ideas to start with. Myself, I'd kinda like to go back to the VPI thing and I really feel the Hokie bird needs a major overhaul. Soooo have at it if you wish! [img]http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll50/vtdad/...View Topic - Replies (0)
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[img]http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll50/vtdad/Arden3andgirlfriend.jpg[/img]Arden, this UVA tool has been stirring up tons of trash talk on the main board and our pay board, toward VT for several years. He did man-up and post a pic of him and his gal pal since he lost a football bet. Please do y...View Topic - Replies (1)
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Both boards and the motor?
Next time get a second opinion.
Great Info.
I highly recommend everyone wade through the first 20+ minutes with the Professor attorney, then click on the same titled, with the officer (another 20 min.).
unless the cost is extremely inexpensive, I wouldn't recommend spending any money on an 18 year old system.
Maybe Trane is bailing due to the poor installs. The only way a Trane dealer can make a decent profit is to cut corners on a HD install.
Haven't heard your rumor, just speculating.
Don't forget to throw a coat of wax on after the paint sets.
If that's the case, your system is now overcharged with refrigerant.
Was it disconnect related?:D
What did Manual J call for after renovations?
No one is thinking you are dumb. Just uneducated in the HVAC field.
What "school" did you attend?
You were not taught troubleshooting in HVAC school?
How old is the system? A 2 ton Ruud/Rheem a couple of years ago, should probably be sized at 5/8" and 1/4", depending on the length of the line set.
turn the thermostat fan setting to "ON" and the heat/cool setting to "OFF".
Doing this may help for a faster diagnoses.
Is it a Carrier coil?
Most manufacturers have moved in to using N-Coils due to the height necessary for an A-Coil of equivalent capacity. (especially on 4 and 5 ton)
If it's an ARI matched...
The joy's of renting, no repair bills.
Hmm... maybe you should pay off the creditors you screwed because of your bankruptcy???
Or was that free money?
They are both fine systems. Does the Carrier include the Infinity thermostat?
What kind of data can you provide from the first change out?
The Aprilaires didn't "go up in flames".
I don't know about the Carrier thing, anyone have a link?
With all the 90's and 45's, I would hope that "A" is a 50K furnace.
Beautiful, LOL.
A two stage system, be it a furnace, condenser or heat pump is designed for comfort only. (more even temps, more humidity removal in summer, more humidity supplied in winter, more filtration, etc...)...
Can your existing system handle the airflow loss you will create by adding three supply's? If it was originally sized and designed for what is there now, you will be stealing air from your existing...
There will be no more R-22 condensers produced, as for the evap. coil, you can simply change the TXV
It's telling you it's time for service.
I agree with all you said, except for the above quote. Those "special conditions" can also be met by Rheem/Ruud, Goodman and yes, even York.
Scorches on wall and coil door= -10 pts.
Vice versa.
Have the warranty company provide an ARI rating for your new condenser and old evaporator coil.
$5 says they cant.
By the way, I'd like to take a guess and say they are installing a Payne.
That answer is bull. All returns need airflow through them, no air in means no air out. If only one is pulling air that means you probably have too little air flow through the air handler, reducing...
That's no book, it's a pamphlet.
Burned by cool cwiz again:
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Rheem/Ruud allows that on their 80% models
Lower the cycle, after 10 minutes you have barely gotten the system up to peak efficiency.
Is that when clean or dirty? What is the merv with 5% accumulation? How about 10%?
Manufacturer instructions require one on ours, I guess it's because of air loss through the drain.
Do you want to perform maintenance or toss and replace?
No problem. Where's the trap on your condensate line?
It doesn't sound like potential mold issues to me if this has been happening for some time.
By the way, every house has mold. It's not the mold to be concerned about, but the spores.
All VS motors (that I've ever encountered) can be set to run at 100% in continuous fan mode. Is 30% something unique to Goodman/Amana?
Actually more efficient than you think;)
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If you have a leak in the coil it has already "gone out".
Sure, you can replace coil only, but prepare yourself for buying another coil when the condenser "goes out". It may not be a perfect match...
Why not get an opening that holds the filter better?
The electrostatic will cause airflow problems unless your ducts are sized properly.
You may want to consider a high efficiency media filter.
Using a pen as a tape measure, assuming a 21" furnace, The return appears to be a 24 x 8, being generous at .1, it is only good for 1200 cfm.
Not nearly enough.
Why are you downgrading? At least get a Hunter!
Too bad there 'aint no rednecks up yonder, yusw'd have better traffic.
I agree with beenthere. If a homeowner tells me they installed it, the first thing I would do is check the wiring of the thermostat.
I'd check the filter next. Theres probably a brand new WEB to...
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@analiakandel Thx for the share and Hello... that boss was the responsible for the Glory Days of my pre-self employment career.
12 Most Key Lessons I Learned From My Mentor
There was a time when I was young, beautifully naive, and as my grandmother would say… full of piss and vinegar. Despite my rather challenged background, I was going to CONQUER THE WORLD. And I did, comparatively speaking if you measured where I got to against where I'd come from. In general, I was feeling pretty "satisfied;" I was making "good" money and most of it I chalked up to my fearless and winning personality.
And then I met my Mentor. He was as different from me as you could be. He was short, quiet and never the life of the party. When he became my Sales Manager, although I liked him, I didn't "get him." I'd take him to see my accounts and he would sit quietly. We'd take them out for a posh meal and I'd literally feel like kicking him under the table. I wanted him to be The Star — make my clients feel like someone really important was there… ENTERTAIN THEM; like all of my Managers before him, I wanted my Mentor to put on a BIG SHOW.
Eventually out of pure frustration I had to tell him: "Todd, you're just not helping me out the way you should."
Todd's reaction was… "But I'M not the star, YOU are." It's my job to make them think that… I'll be gone, maybe here once a year. You need to be their star every day…"
And only then did I start to listen to him. Here is what I learned:
1. Technology is your friend
I dreaded any kind of tech back then, I was an old school salesperson… I relied on pressing the flesh and making them fall in love with me first, then my product. He taught me that being able to hear and know what's going on first was KEY to getting them to do that, and being able to respond to their request in a moment's notice was better than any dinner you could buy them.
2. Get organized
I clearly remember Todd showing me a wireless air card and an internal one… instructing me on my first Blackberry and showing me WHY it would make me more responsive. Teaching me about the very first GPS's only available in Hertz Rental Cars back then (I actually paid $900 for my first one) so that I could be more efficient when in a new area.
3. Appearance is a lot, if not everything when making a first impression
As much as he would hate to admit it now (new venture, new uniform), back then Todd was all about the high end wardrobe. We were selling a VERY expensive product, and he taught me that I had to look like I could keep up with my clients, even if I couldn't. But it was also about my total appearance: A clean car, a clean purse, a clean lap top bag = a salesperson who was on top of their sh*t. You could be "all that" in the meeting, but if the client followed you out to your car only to find an old Dorito bag on your passenger's seat it could ruin the entire effect.
4. Be focused
I was once forced to build a territory from scratch, and it was Baltimore… not full of $$$. I ran around like a maniac throwing spaghetti on the wall… I just needed "an order." Todd made me understand his concept of "Limited Distribution." Our product was HIGH END… we needed loyal retailers who would stick with the product and they couldn't be worried about some two bit shop stumbling on an order and underselling them… exclusivity meant I could focus on the people actually capable of bringing me REGULAR orders.
5. Analyze
Again, I was the fly by night type… and in the beginning of my career it wasn't even HEALTHY to look at the numbers… but eventually Todd taught me that I HAD to; knowing where, when and WHAT sold meant everything. My time was limited; I had to spend it where it counted.
6. Be yourself
When I was first promoted and sitting out in his fancy Orange County Offices I told him, in the most sincere manner, that I would 'tone it down' and swear a lot less. He absolutely freaked out and said "I hired you to be YOU, don't stop doing that." There is nothing more confidence building than a statement by your boss telling you to be who you are.
7. Some people aren't like you
I'm an all out extrovert; I love people & connecting with them; it's where I get my energy from. Once after a Conference down in Puerto Rico, after days of parties, talks, and beach time I was literally bouncing off the walls — inspired and ready to tackle the world. Todd was EXHAUSTED. He needed a week of office time to recover. Me, it was my energy for months. I learned Introverts can sell too… just in a VERY different way than I did. It taught me a lot about managing people who were different than me.
8. Sit facing the door
This is the simplest of all sales tactics, but I didn't know it until Todd told me: make sure that your client is not facing the door during a presentation because that's where distractions and excuses come from.
9. Anyone can have a big idea
Todd created The Big Idea concept; each month ANY employee could contribute an idea that they thought could make our company better. If your idea was selected you won a large cash award; we had winners from the factory floor, sales force and management. More than anything, it made us all feel that our ideas would be listened to, an essential element of creativity.
10. Reward them verbally
One time in a management brainstorming session Todd asked us "How did you get to be so good?" Those words have stuck with me for over a decade. I hope that some of the great people I've managed have those sorts of memories of my utterances. Thinking your employees are "rewarded" by their pay check is just wrong.
11. Admit your faults
One of Todd's faults was his not so complex vocabulary; we would regularly chuckle when I used a word he hadn't heard, or referenced some historical event he was unaware of (my education was more classical than his). Now, he didn't send out embarrassing emails full of misspellings, but he had absolutely no problem asking me to elaborate on a reference I'd made. That kind of behavior makes everyone exhale and ask questions when they're confused instead of thinking they needed to pretend to know.
12. Know what matters
In an interview with my favored prospect for a prime territory, Todd asked the applicant about his very first job. The conversation led to the candidate's first "real job" in Real Estate and about one big sale he had. He'd taken his earnings and bought a brand new Corvette, knowing that as he got older and his responsibilities grew, he'd never again be able to be so frivolous. This was 20 years later and Todd asked "Where is the Vette?" The candidate replied "In my garage. It's my reminder of how great I can be." He was hired right on the spot.
The additional details are that this guy was not the most obvious candidate; he wasn't as polished as our regular reps, his English and accent could use a little help. But I knew him and how persistent, dedicated and focused he'd be. It only took a few smart questions for Todd to figure that out too.
This is the first 12 Most post that I could have made 24 Most without thinking too hard; I obviously was very lucky to find a great mentor early in my career. I hope my experiences helped to at least make me a good mentor so some of the folks I've been blessed to manage can benefit the same way I have.
What did your mentor teach you that has stuck with you through your career?
Featured image courtesy of h.koppdelaney via Creative Commons.
@alankay1 Thanks Alan - happy Saturday!
@ambercleveland @jeanniecw @12Most Thx guys... and YES: Mentors Rock. Be One. :)
Hi Amy, I'm not short, you're just a little too tall. Very flattered you would make me the focal point of your post, and even more so that you would consider me your mentor. I have a 13th for you: when you see a flame in someone, just toss a little gasoline on it and get the hell out of the way. From my perspective, that's all I did; you figured the rest out on your own!
@andrewsmith1443 I thought it was a great list, Andrew. I left a comment on it, too.
Excellent suggestions. I never considered the "Sit Facing the Door". I definitely agree that we will hire based upon #6 because we expect that person will fit our culture. Therefore, if they suddenly try to change, they may change the culture's dynamic.
I'm also a big fan of both #3 and #12. Enjoyed this one immensely, Amy.
Fantastic list - thanks for sharing! A great mentor can do wonders for your career, it's always inspiring to hear experiences like this.
This is a great list. I have had a few guides over the last ten years, but I have never had anyone willing to take an official "mentor" mantle. Looking back, one thing each of my guides had was a diverse functional background.
There is something uniquely valuable about a finance guy that moved into supply chain, the sales guy that moved into purchasing, or the supply chain guy that moves into branding.
Excellent read. RT @AmyMccTobin 12 Most Key Lessons I Learned From My Mentor By Amy Tobin http://t.co/9l6aEGo6 via @12most
@tamcdonald Afternoon and Thx for the RT.
@deborahkf Thanks for the share. I try to pay it forward continually. Ever Heard of Milton Hershey School? The biggest pay it forward ever.
@angelamaiers @12most Beautiful lessons! 12 Most Key Lessons I Learned From My Mentor By Amy Tobin http://t.co/bFQZCMaL via
7. "I'm an all out introvert; I love people & connecting with them; it's where I get my energy from. .... bouncing off the walls — inspired and ready to tackle the world.... it was my energy for months. I learned Introverts can sell too… just in a VERY different way than I did. It taught me a lot about managing people who were different than me."
I believe you meant to say that you are an extrovert. :)
I agree with Tom. It's hard to get past the errors in your writing to see what you're really trying to say. This piece had great potential, and I'm interested in seeing you improve.
Mentors come to us in all forms. Heck, I didn't realize who my mentor really was until a few years after I'd moved on to work for someone else. He wasn't the typical mentor but definitely someone who, at this stage of my life, I can say was a big reason why I got here, well at least professionally. The best personal mentor I've ever had is my dad. I try to live my life the way he's lived his. So far, I think it's worked pretty well for me. I guess when it gets right down to it, I've had sort of a 'mentors' network' helping to mold me into the person I am today.
I'm not a great writer myself, but this post is littered with spelling and grammatical errors. I discovered "12 Most" recently through a friend of mine, and I don't want to give up on you all so early because of poor writing. Please don't make me! Haha.
@matthewliberty @12most Thx Matt!
@AmyMccTobin Txs, Amy! Great boss! Hope I can be half as inspiring!
@Todd Vande Hei Well short or tall, I'm just glad you're alive:) LOVE #13
@dbvickery I know Brian... by the time I'd learned that one I'd been a successful rep. for years. I think that because Todd wasn't a naturally gregarious salesperson he had to be really smart about it. He studied other great sales people and watched and listened..... he picked up all sorts of things I'd overlooked because I was too focused on making them like me.
@woodwardmatt Yes Matt - I learned more in the 4 years I worked for Todd than I did from all the other Sales Mgrs I had comprehensively.
@deleted_2698155_BruceSallan1 I try Bruce... I try. :)
@AmyMccTobin Thank you Amy! Hope you are enjoying your Tuesday!
Yep... need an Editor:) Point out the others and I'll fix them.
Hi Tom. Grammar I make no excuses for... it's blogging and I write as I converse. But if you could find the spelling errors I'm all ears. Tough to proof yourself.
@AmyMccTobin Very welcome!


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It's not even in dealerships yet, however that didn't stop Pocket-lint flying up to the Scottish Highlands to test out the new Volvo S60 to grab a plethora of hands-on shots of the new car that has to be the safest car on the road, full stop.
Pictured here is the Volvo S60 5D and 3D. We know what you are thinking, it looks like a regular car. But hidden within the shell is a range of tech that will have a gadget hound like yourself getting very excited.
Yes, there is the usual array of in-car entertainment like satnav, DAB radio, iPod and USB docking options and a stack of menu systems that will confuse the hell out of you, and there's also Bluetooth as standard that lets you connect your phone and stream music from your iPod.
However, those wishing to go even more high tech can opt to add the Volvo Drivers Support Pack.
At £1200 it includes a system that will alert you when you drift out of lane, handy for when you fall asleep, as well as something Volvo are calling Blind Spot Information System; that uses two cameras mounted under the wing mirrors to alert you if there is a car in your blind spot.
"But wait there's more"; as a game show host would say. The Drivers Support Pack also adds Pedestrian Collision Detection, a system that using a camera in the windscreen and a radar in the front grill, which monitors the road for when a "stupid" pedestrian steps out in front of you. If that happens, the car will give you a warning and if you fail to respond hits the breaks hard.
Volvo says, and Pocket-lint has now experienced first hand with dummies, that if you are travelling under 22mph the car will be able to stop without incident. Over that speed and it will do its best to slow you down. While that means you're still likely to hit them, it might mean the difference between them only breaking their legs and them dying. Phew.
Those who don't have the spare cash for the upgrades will be pleased to hear they still get City Safety, a similar system that detects cars rather than people; hopefully saving you from crashing into someone at a roundabout or traffic jam.
Prices start from around £23,000 for the entry-level petrol model.
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As part of our mission to preserve, promote, and restore the heritage of Orange County, Heritage Museum of Orange County offers changing exhibits. These feature historical artifacts and photographs from our in-house collection as well as items on loan from other collections. Located next to the Blacksmith Shop, our exhibit room is currently open:
- during the Museum's regular public hours on Fridays
- during Museum sponsored public events
- by appointment with our curator, Kevin Cabrera (firstname.lastname@example.com)
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It's easy to order up a DUI. Just get behind the wheel buzzed and you're busted.
And after a night in jail, the headache isn't over. The average cost of fees between the court, the state, and the attorney can be anywhere from $5,000 to $10,000, a fine that doubles if your blood alcohol level is above .17.
"If you compare the costs of drunk driving and the cost of getting a cab, you can take a stretch limo home and be way ahead dollar-wise," said Defense Attorney Karl Numinen.
But before you head to court, you have to go through the police procedures. Here's how it works:
Under Michigan law, called 'Implied Consent', a police officer can pull you over for any suspicious behavior. If you show signs of impairment, you will have to go through the Field Sobriety Test.
"Their eyes, if they had been drinking, might appear blood shot, glazed over, glossy," said Michael Archocosky, a Marquette police officer.
If you fail the tests, you're arrested and on your way to booking.
"We ask them to provide two breath samples into the data master, or as people know it, the breathalyzer," Archocosky said.
Blowing above .08 takes you to the fingerprints station and mugshot session. And while settling your case in court can take up to six months, some consequences can last several years. Turns out, many employers have a zero tolerance for any alcohol-related offenses.
"If you get convicted of drunk driving and you have any kind of professional license, an occupational license, commercial drivers license, all those things that you don't ordinarily think of are affected," Numinen said.
On Facebook, Deb Sobolewski wrote: "Those that bemoan the financial hardships of the penalties once caught and convicted need to talk to family members of those killed by a drunk driver. Those victims are gone forever and no amount of money will bring them back."


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Bruce Eugene Hall, aged 78, of Montague, passed away on Wednesday, February 20th, 2013 after a recent cancer diagnosis. He was born in Muskegon, MI on August 26, 1934 to William M. Hall and Ester C. Hall (Peterson). He graduated from Muskegon High School in 1952 and married Katherine E. Tobin on June 23, 1956. He worked for Misco for a few years and then co-owned Towne Supply Co. in Muskegon, with his brother, Bill. He retired in 1980 and was a member of the Elks, Eagles and White Lake Community Fund. He loved his family, friends, church, the stock market, White Lake, and the Montague - Whitehall community. He is survived by his beloved wife, Katherine E. Hall (Tobin); brother Bill Hall Jr. (Patricia Hall); sister, Mary Lou Gielow; son, William Gregory Hall; daughter, Kandace Pouliot, (David Pouliot); four grandchildren, Kelly Hall, Kyle Hall, Kristina Pouliot and Daniel Pouliot; several nieces and nephews; and Bruce's lifelong best friend, Bob Woodard and his wife, Marilyn Woodard. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Alice Mae McGuire (Hall); brothers-in-law, Robert Gielow and Ray McGuire. VISITATION will be Saturday, February 23 from 5 - 7 p.m. and Sunday, February 24 from 1 - 2 p.m. A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 24. Both visitations and the memorial service will be held at White Lake Congregational Church (UCC), 1809 S. Mears Avenue, Whitehall, MI 49461. DONATIONS may be made in Bruce Hall's memory to White Lake Congregational Church (UCC),
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Getting started with GameMaker Language
GameMaker Language (or GML) is GameMakers unique own programming language and is very similar to other languages like for example Java. So if you have some experience in other languages it won't be that hard to get started. If you have no programming experience, getting started with GML might seem a little tricky at first. But after going through some of the basics you are also good to go! The best way to learn is in my opinion to just start building. And a word of advice: start small and try not to make the biggest en best game ever. If you make a lot of different small games or prototypes you will learn a lot of different aspects of GML, which will make it easier to make that bigger game in the end.
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Reflecting back on my past year, I realize, sadly, that aside from the occasional frantic text from my mother, Twitter has been my main source of information regarding every sports victory and celebrity death, divorce and coming out. If Obama's health care reform passing wasn't on my tab of United States trends and mentioned by every single person I follow, I would have remained in the dark for an embarrassingly extended period of time. Twitter trending topics, while sometimes used as more of a game like #UnansweredHipHopQuestions, #MentionSomeoneBeautiful and #ImThatGirlfriend, are often indicators of the latest news, such as the birth of Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick's newborn and the death of beloved filmmaker Nora Ephron. Thanks to trending topics and Tailored Trends, Twitter can give you information and the latest news according to your interests while you again attempt to get retweeted by Lady Gaga.
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Twitter trends cover a wide range of topics and are used in different ways. Whether you are interested in how people feel about the latest Wimbledon champion, or if you are bored and just looking for something to tweet, trends provide the necessary information to do just that. For your convenience, the trends feed is located in the lower left corner of your Twitter homepage right under suggestions of who to follow. The best part about trends is the user's individual ability to choose which ones they are exposed to. There is the worldwide option as well as individual countries and states. You can change these freely depending on the area you would like insight into at that particular moment. If you are like me and like to get news from these constantly updated keywords, you'll be interested to know the latest buzz under United States trends includes the unfortunate passing of Marty star Ernest Borgnine, Skip Bayless and his comments about Tony Romo, the return of "Bad Girls Club," and Michael Fassbender's upcoming role in an "Assassin's Creed" movie.
Tailored Trends and what it means if you have them
Tailored Trends are adapted to each individual based on their interests, location and whom they follow. You can enable these, as you please, just like location-based trends.
These trends, while possibly more relatable to users, give the false impression that your interests are shared by a wide range of people, when in reality you could be one of a very small group that actually cares about whatever it is that could possibly be newsworthy about Sienna Miller. Mashable discusses this drawback in their "Tailored Trends Ruining Twitter" post, while Twitter maintains that the purpose of Tailored Trends is to better show "emerging trends that matter to you." I can't say that Twitter's efforts have been exactly accurate though, since "el 99%" is listed as one of my Tailored Trends. I wonder how this trend could possibly be relevant to me, an American 19-year-old college student who has minimal financial responsibility at present. I agree with the author that Tailored Trends provide a small range of information and that turning them off allows for a more accurate and open-minded depiction of the latest news. At the same time, however, others enjoy having their trends filtered and prefer not to be bothered with the general ones that do not directly relate to them.
One final thing to keep in mind about trends is that as fun and informative as they can be, they are based on what is being discussed by the majority of users on Twitter, and a lot are only trending because of popular opinion, rather than fact. This caveat, however, is not going to stop me from finding out who Justin Johnson is and why he suddenly popped up on my list of trends. Happy trend-setting!
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A few weeks ago, I was introduced to Old People Writing on a Restaurant's Facebook Page, a blog compiling screenshots of members of the older generation leaving posts on different restaurant Facebook brand pages. Scrolling through each page gave me a great laugh, but it also made me wonder if this generation really belongs online. We've got Bud posting a photo of his dog to Red Robin's wall; Ian wishing Steak n' Shake good luck in college; Sydney posting about the life of Jesus to Quiznos' wall; Frank asking Jack in the Box to call him; and Debra congratulating Waffle House on a new baby (see below).
My conclusion? The Internet is a powerful tool that everyone should be able to use, and social media outlets are no exception. These folks may not have the hang of it just yet, but the rise of the older generation on social media platforms is undeniable, and it's an important trend to follow.
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According to Pew Internet, social networking activity among Internet users ages 50 and up has nearly doubled in the past year. Additionally, this same age group is growing faster than the younger generation, with Internet users aged 50-64 growing on social media sites by 88% and users aged 65 and up growing 100%. With stats like these, it's hard to ignore such a booming and active demographic.
What's in it for them?
Pew gives us a few reasons as to why social media is so attractive to this age group. First, the older generation finally has the capability to reconnect with past relationships. Back then, it wasn't as easy to look up and reconnect with a high school friend you made forty years back. Second, chronic disease support is easily attainable. With blogs and discussion threads at their fingertips, folks with similar health issues can reach out for help simply and comfortably. Finally, undeniable generation gaps are being bridged online. This older age group isn't much different from any other when it comes to social media. They want to keep up with their grandkids like I keep up with my friends and family. LeadingAge online magazine interviewed a few senior citizens about their social media presence to give us a better understanding of their online benefits. Randy Eilts, a director of public relations for a senior living marketing firm, says that he likes to be among the first to see his granddaughter's prom pictures or photos of his children's Hawaiian vacation. These are opportunities that weren't as available just a few years ago.
What does this mean for businesses?
Reaching out to this age group isn't limited to television, newspaper or radio anymore. Marketers can and should freely jump on the digital bandwagon to get to their not-so-niche market. Older folks are making their appearances on Facebook and Twitter, but there are also social media platforms that cater to them specifically. These sites include Gransnet, a network for grandparents with discussion board covering topics that range from childhood games to difficult daughter-in-laws, and Active Empty Nesters, a site with large font and an emphasis on the joys of being free from the duties of raising a family.
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How do your parents or grandparents use social media, and exactly how do you feel about it?
-- Jaime Cheng, @Rochambeaux
Everyone has their guilty pleasures. One of my many is watching singing competitions on TV. American Idol is in its 11th season, and there are only so many ways Ryan Seacrest can suspensefully inform a singer of his or her fate. So I was beyond giddy when I heard about The Voice for two reasons: 1) Christina Aguilera 2) social media. Let's just get Xtina out of the way — I love her, she's my favorite singer ever. I could gush on and on, but let's focus on what really makes this show stand out: its social media integration.
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According to B&T, 27% of people polled watched a TV show based on a recommendation from a friend via a social networking site. On top of that, 26% of people polled also reported being made aware of the existence of a TV show by seeing a post about it on a social media platform (I first heard about The Voice on Twitter). Furthermore, Nielsen, the holy grail of TV ratings, recently released a study that reports 45% of tablet owners, and 41% of smartphone owners, use their device while watching television. So why not just steer the viewer's online conversation? The Voice has done just that by strategically placing #TheVoice on the screen when they think people are most likely to tweet about the show.
The powers that be think we should feel compelled to tweet about Adam's sultry stare.
Producers at The Voice attribute their high ratings to use of this hashtag. As many as 70% the show's tweets during the first live episode included the hashtag "#TheVoice," which is about twice the industry average. Upwards of 3,000 tweets per minute are hitting the web during its airtime — and that doesn't account for the thousands of tweets during the other 21-22 hours of the day. The Voice has successfully become a 24-hour social media conversation.
What separates The Voice from other TV shows is that it doesn't use social media only as a marketing tool — social media is the core of the show and its integration is organic. One of the first things contestants are given when they land in LA is a Samsung Galaxy Tablet, and training in blogging and social media use. The Voice has a room dedicated to social media, and contestants interact with fans on the air when they're not singing. Several times during the show contestants answer Tweeter's questions live. Leading the social conversation on air is The Voice's Social Media Correspondent. Last season, Alison Haslip held down the fort, and since The Voice was considered so successful in the realm of social media, I am unsure why she was replaced by singer Christina Milian for the second season.
The V Room is where the social media magic happens!
According to Bluefin's rankings, The Voice has one of the highest levels of social-media engagement among all shows. During its first season, it held the #1 ranking among all episodic TV shows. This is in part because the official twitter account for the show, @NBCTheVoice, keeps time with the West coast broadcast. Now that The Voice is in its second season, the competition with American Idol is really heating up.
American Idol is copying many of the social media techniques utilized by The Voice, but not well. AI contestants' Twitter handles (quite obviously created by some higher-ups, with no respect for individuality) are now being pushed onto the audience regularly. The show has started showing screenshots of Twitter conversations between the contestants and the artists whose songs they've been covering. There have been rumors that AI judges (unlike the "coaches" on The Voice) have been asked not to use the phrase, "the voice," when providing feedback to singers. But The Voice definitively knocked any competition between the two by the wayside when Kelly Clarkson, arguably the most popular American Idol winner, tweeted she was cheating on American Idol by watching The Voice. Then in season two, Kelly was brought on The Voice as a guest mentor.
I have to admit, while I love the concept behind the blind auditions and coaches in The Voice, American Idol still has better singers. My interest in the expanding world of social media, and love for Christina Aguilera, however, are what keep me tuning into The Voice each week. I have a feeling we are going to continue to see crossover elements in both shows, and I hope the competition to stay atop the ratings benefits the viewers, and continues to pave the way towards more social television shows.
Do you think the social media integration found in The Voice is the future of television? - Allison Rossi
Apple announced Wednesday that its co-founder, two-time CEO and face of the company, Steve Jobs, had passed away after a seven-year struggle with pancreatic cancer.
To detail each of Jobs' game-changing creations would prove too lengthy for a single blog post. Suffice it to say that a number of articles, books and even a movie have already delved into the life of the college dropout who went on to become one of the most successful and recognizable tech whizzes of our time. The first authorized Jobs biography will hit shelves later this month, giving both the fanatics and the Mac-curious more to digest.
While a great deal of attention has been paid to the awesome (and I mean "awesome" in the truest sense of the word) gadgets conceived and created by Jobs, little has been said about his adeptness on the commercial side. Business 2.0 once called Jobs "easily the greatest marketer since P.T. Barnum." Indeed his charisma, stage presence and signature style (black turtleneck and jeans) secured him the status as Apple's most popular MC. Although his role as marketer and showman was secondary to the innovator mantle, it still supersedes other CEOs and digital gurus.
To honor Jobs, here's a look back at some of his most memorable marketing moments:
1. "1984" Macintosh Ad, 1984: Directed by Ridley Scott, aired once during the Super bowl and named best commercial of the decade by Advertising Age. 'Nuff said.
2. "Knick Knack," 1989: The first animated feature created by Pixar, which Jobs purchased from LucasFilm and took to new heights. While not a reflection of his marketing prowess, the streamlined cinematography seemed to channel the crisp iMac ads that would run nearly a decade later.
3. "Think Different," 1997: While Jobs might not have created the iconic slogan, family, friends and followers consider him the embodiment of the phrase.
4. Silhouette iPod ads, 2001: Watching those dark figures rock out against candy-colored backgrounds gave you the irresistible urge to buy an iPod and join their legions.
5. "Get a Mac" campaign, 2006 to 2009: Probably the funniest Apple ad series of all time. Laidback Mac (Justin Long) always outshined his hopelessly flawed counterpart, PC (John Hodgman).
6. "New Soul" MacBook Air commercial, 2008: Yael Naim's feathery voice provided a nice backdrop to the introduction of the first laptop to fit in a manila folder. Everyone was humming the tune throughout the year.
7. iPad ads, 2010: Like its iPhone predecessor, the iPad commercials highlight a user-friendly interface and diverse functionality. A neutral voiceover and soft piano keys add a simplified touch.
Farewell, Steve Jobs. Thanks for the gizmos, the tech revoultion and the vision.
— Nicole Duncan
In 2009, Twitter became the talk of the town. The next year, daily deal sites like Groupon and Living Social kept the social media community on its toes. As 2011 approached, Geosocial applications like Foursquare and Gowalla looked as though they would become the newest communications craze. Even Facebook prepared for such a possibility by adding a Places feature to its networking options.
But as the third quarter winds down, the year no longer seems ripe for a check-in revolution. A survey by the Pew Internet & American Life Project reveals that while 28 percent of cell phone owners use location-based services for directions and recommendations, but only 5 percent are checking in. When looking specifically at smartphone owners, the former figure jumps to 55 percent while the latter only increases to 12.
If Facebook were an oracle hinting at Foursquare and Gowalla's potential growth, perhaps it is also a harbinger of their decline. Just two weeks ago the social networking giant dispatched Places in favor of more versatile (and less stalker-like) location functions.
The failure of geosocial services to find traction could be attributed to a myriad of reasons, not the least of which is privacy. While some critics might site safety concerns, others simply do not want to broadcast their location across the various networks. Although check-in applications didn't become this year's social media darling, such services could always make a late-game resurgence. After all, it took Facebook six years to turn a positive cash-flow.
— Nicole Duncan
Somewhere along the way to smartphone ubiquity and tablet trendiness, offline became an unsavory word. Not as repugnant as dial-up or spam, but certainly not magnanimous like 3G. Social networks, web searches and general connectivity became more important than offline activities like word processing and Minesweep. The short-lived popularity of netbooks is a testament to the notion that if you're not connected, you might as well turn your [insert device] off.But what if you're in a cafe that has no wireless? What if your Aunt Elsie's house is out of range of your 3G network? Unless you had the foresight to download your work beforehand, such situations serve as flashbacks to pre-2008 computing. The only difference is that now your choice of activities is even more limited as offline has been left to the wayside by many digital innovators. One of the tech behemoths that started this shift was Google: It introduced free programs like Gmail and Google Docs much to the chagrin of software developers. This May the company released its own netbook, the Chromebook, which seemed to solidify its commitment to the online occult. You can imagine my surprise when I learned that Google was rolling out an offline version of Gmail. The application, which can be downloaded through the Chrome Web Store, is similar to its tablet version in appearance and functionality. As a dumbphone user who loves frequenting wifi-free cafes with my laptop, the ability to read, respond and sort through old e-mails without a connection is a major boon. Traditional mail servers like Outlook, Thunderbird and Apple Mail have worked offline for years, but their mobility limitations, screwy settings and bland appearance kept them from reaching Gmail rock star status.Google announced that it plans to extend this capability to Google Calendars and Docs as well— the latter of which will prove tricky given its collaborative nature. And if the search-engine-turned-tech-giant decrees "offline" to be an option for the 3G world, others may soon follow in its path.
A previous post announced the integration of Foursquare into the Klout user influence score. The company has stayed pretty busy, and just announced that YouTube will also be integrated into the algorithm to determine a user's online influence.
The algorithm measures the comments, engagement, likes and subscriber counts on a user's YouTube account to determine how much influence a given user has. That, combined with their Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Foursquare information, gives a fairly comprehensive influence score.
This addition to the Klout formula may not mean much to individuals, but it can greatly affect the scores of bigger brands. Many brands have YouTube channels featuring commercials and promotions that require significant resources to create and maintain. Now, the large audiences they reach via this video channel can be measured along with their other social media presences.
Klout has had a wave of recent additions and upgrades with its integration of 3 new social networks and an impressive three rounds of funding. However, due to the nature of their business, we can expect more announcements like this from them in the near future. Next up, Google+?
-Laura Burns
Back in simpler times— let's say 2006— when Twitter was in its infancy and Facebook was caught in an awkward adolescence, photo-sharing services were an essential part of one's online persona. Sites like Picasa, Flickr and Photobucket invited users to upload their pictures, share with friends and "follow" others long before such features had caught fire in other social systems.But where are they now?
While the aforementioned services still enjoy a great deal of traffic, they seem to have been shuffled to the corner in terms of general buzz. Soon Picasa (along with Blogger) will lose its unique brand nameas part of the Google+ integration— a decision that could relegate Picasa (neé Google+ Photos) to the ranks of Instagram and Facebook Photos.
In 2006, Webshotswas my photo-sharing service of choice. Five years later, the site still sends me regular updates on my albums' activity (surprisingly, people are still looking). The appeal of Webshots lay in its low-pressure yet dynamic atmosphere; it was a place to share images with non-Facebook users and to show off my shots to anyone who happened to stumble upon the account. While Webshots never boasted a strong community environment, it did feature a "Picture of the Day" and invited users to get lost browsing a smorgasbord of images— some funny, some pointless and some extraordinary. Bought by American Greetings in 2007, what was once a tidy and quiet site now seems cold, cluttered and too commercial.
Is the friendly, inspiring and not-too-social atmosphere a thing of the past for photo-sharing sites? Perhaps not.
500px, a startup from 2003 and recent darling of Microsoft BizSpark is attempting to create a home for professional photographers and photo-lovers alike. While the site features a follow function, Twitter account and Facebook page, its tie-in to social media is more conservative. LiveJournal, not WordPress or Tumblr, hosts the site's blog. Eschewing the share-happy mentality, their mission is "to help photographers get greater exposure, reduce some of the marketing headaches, and to let creatives concentrate on what they do best."
Although 500px might not be the best fit for an amateur photographer like me, it's reassuring to know that high-quality images (see editors' picks) have a community base unfettered by tags and tweets.
Google has finally entered a serious contender into the social sphere with its launch of Google+, the new project that turns the established search giant into one, collective social network. Known as "Google's answer to Facebook," the program introduces some new and improved ways to share and connect with people. Here are some of the coolest:
The Circles+ feature is a new approach to the well-known friend lists. Unlike Facebook or Twitter lists, Circles+ allow users to make several different friend groups for sharing different content. Now, close friends, family, and professional connections can be organized as such. Plus, the company has added a little fun with animation accompanying the creation of a circle.
Sparks is a new content feature. Users can choose certain topics like fashion, health, or entertainment and the engine recommends interesting and relevant content based on the information from other Google products like Google Search. The idea is simple- make it easy for people to explore their interests and allow them to share it with their friends. Sound familiar to Twitter?
Hangouts are a new way to group chat. Instead of inviting one person to chat, a user can just start a "hangout" and let other friends join. The best part is that the chat screen shows whoever is currently talking, so although you could be in a group with 10 people you will only see one person at a time.
Google+ has been in the works for over a year, and the final product is well designed and innovative. The company has already dominated the search field, but until now has never made an impact on the social sphere. Is Google+ serious competition for Facebook and Twitter? We'll find out.
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