Monthly Archives: January 2012

Revealed: The FBI Wants to Monitor Social Media The FBI is looking to develop a web application that can monitor social networks, including Facebook and Twitter, in order to gain better real-time intelligence about current or potential future security threats … Continue reading →

Last week I presented the topic “Social Media’s Impact on Small Business” to SCORE.  There was a great turnout and I’d like to share with you some of that presentation.  First let’s define what SCORE is. SCORE is a nonprofit … Continue reading →

If you are connected in any way with securities, you MUST read this!  I’ve been working with clients who are under the SEC’s purview.  To stay successful, abide by the rules and keep abreast of changes.  Here’s the story… Earlier … Continue reading →

Imagine an internet world devout with only websites approved by the Federal Government.  On the flip side, imagine a world where the government, like many third world countries, have shut down YOUR website.  For the next 18 or so hours … Continue reading →

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What is SOPA?  It is the Stop Online Piracy Act (House Bill 3261) that our dear friends in Washington, D.C. are trying to get passed.  If you want to read about it on Wikipedia, but you only have about 6 hours to … Continue reading →

Not more spying, or is it REALLY spying on social media sites? You decide, then let us know your thoughts. (Reuters) – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s command center routinely monitors dozens of popular websites, including Facebook, Twitter, Hulu, … Continue reading →

Turn Facebook pink, red or black? Don’t fall for online scams Have your Facebook friends invited you to switch your boring blue Facebook profile to an attractive shade of red, black or shocking pink?  Before changing anything read the story … Continue reading →

Did he really say that 99% of the American people (have nots) are envious of the 1% (haves)?  Yes he did.  He not only stated it last night during the primaries, but he also stated it this morning on the Today show.  Mitt … Continue reading →

Their may be several factors operating. 1. It offers bypassing clerical personnel, either by shortcutting a wait on the telephone, via telephone triage. It also offers after hours communications. 2. It depersonalizes the initial contact with a non-medical person, who … Continue reading →

I don’t doubt the Government will soon be watching me and my posts as I am one of the many people following their covert activities with Social Media Spying (see my 01/04/12 post, “Yes, the Feds Are Spying on Social Media”) .  The … Continue reading →

Business relationships are a great thing to have in your life.  Rock Solid business relationships are even better.  They are tougher to attain because there’s an initial boundary between you and the person you’re trying to build the relationship with.  Wow, … Continue reading →