OTL: Twitter & Athletes (yep that's me and #sdtweetup on ESPN)
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bummed that I missed this on TV...but still stoked to have had Shawne Merriman at an SDTweetup, and for ESPN to come out, capture it, and share it :)
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What If Microsoft Had Invented Twitter?
From Geek & Poke. Brilliant. As Ben Huh from ICanHasCheezeburger says "people admire complexity but reward simplicity." Twitter figured it out. That's why they're winning right now.
Shoe of the moment: Aldo do-it-yourself (DIY)
In a previous entry I mentioned Canadian designer, Denis Gagnon presented his S/S 2010 collection complete with his models outfitted in custom made Aldo do-it-yourself (DIY) shoes (in collaboration with stylist YSO) during Montreal Fashion Week. Therefore, I thought this would be a great opportunity to highlight this inventive shoe for today’s blog post.
Shoe specifications:
- Any shoe purchased from an Aldo store
- Accessories for decoration: buttons, bows, chains, old necklaces, studs, etc.
- Imagination and creativity
Why I chose this shoe: three simple words describe my reasons for choosing this shoe and that is unique, creative and ingenious. The Aldo DIY shoe encourages customers to think outside the box and to personalize footwear to reflect their own personal style. Maybe instead of buying a new pair of shoes you can spice up your old footwear with a few affordable accessories. Dress it up. Make it funky. You have the freedom of choice and expression.
Aldo provides several examples of how to get creative with your shoes here and also hosted a contest for the best DIY shoes which will be judged by a panel of fashion industry experts. The winner will have the opportunity to design a piece for the company’s fall 2010 line. Selected creations will be posted on the Aldo website in early November 2009 and the public will have the chance to vote for their favourite DIY shoe. The shoe that receives the most votes wins.
Good luck to the contestants!
Pictures from Fashionmagazine.com
Why Should We Even Care About Journalistic Ethics in Social Media?
Jenn Fowler pointed me to a piece on Social Media Ethics for Journalists by Gina Chen which starts out with a statement from Online Journalism Review:
"Journalistic ethics are pretty much the same online as in print or broadcast: Don’t plagiarize; tell readers how you got your information; don’t accept gifts or money for coverage; tell the truth; be honest."
Well, if everyone operated under those codes, ethics in the digital medium wouldn't be an issue. While the experts and leaders in the community are figuring out a standard, normal people like you and me who participate in daily social media activities must ask and answer certain questions to ourselves.
- Do I trust who is sharing the information?
- What makes me want to reshare?
- When should I check my sources?
- Where do I share this informtion?
- Why do I share this information?
Why should this even matter to me?
Think about it... how often do you ReTweet and share articles you come across on Twitter and or Facebook? I don't know about you, but I see RTs all the time and my Facebook is inundated by shares. How many people do your shares reach?
Last year, I said data is democratizing...and it is. More so than ever. News sources are becoming more and more digitized. Information is so simple to publish, and data spreads like wildfire. Journalists from your favorite bloggers to trusted major publications race against each other to break exclusive stories and scramble daily to appear on leader boards of headline aggregating sites. When speed is required, there will be mistakes -- we are all human, even journalists. As much as I want to trust the sources I once did, those days are long gone. Past achievements of journalists should be respected, but their credential(s) and / or pedigree(s) must not equate to automatic credibility.Which leaves decisions up to us.
Us meaning you, me, everyone who participates in content sharing communities such as Facebook, Twitter, et al., to think before drawing conclusions or re-sharing the "hot topic". After all, it is up to us, the readers, who reshare or RT that can make or break stories. So my question is: What is your credibility criteria? How do you determine which sites or Twitter accounts do you follow? Trust the most? *portions of piece taken from my original post here -- just thought I'd bring it up again because I feel like I've been preaching about this forever.
Statement from the San Diego Chargers
Walt Daniels, a San Diego Chargers game-day staff member, was injured in a fall from the press level of Qualcomm Stadium to the level below at approximately 2:35 pm PT. Paramedics took him to Sharp Memorial Hospital in San Diego.
We will provide additional information as it becomes available. ###
Gallery of iPhone pictures from #techkaraoke at #bwe09
Here's my assortment of pictures from Blog World Expo '09's #techkaraoke. In the pictures are an assortment of the brave souls that ventured on to the stage.
Getting social at BlogWorldExpo '09: Unofficial guide to the Tweetups & fun
As Vegas prepares to have the blogging world descend on it for the long-awaited Blog World Expo '09, I'm attempting to keep track of the ever-growing list of upcoming tweet-ups... obviously, the BEST part of any IRL social media event is actually meeting people you've been following! I'm also planning to hit the Sitscation conference (mommy blogger event) while I'm there too.
So far, here's what I'm hearing... please feel to let me know of any updates via @iizLiz. And before you "pen" in your party plans, be sure to click on the links for more info - for some you may need to RSVP or have a full access pass to Blog World to participate.
Update 10.12: Ok, there is an even BETTER list than this one now. @hup went all fancy-schmancy with this fantastic Google calendar of BWE events. Check it out!! I'm sending him my updates as I get them!
Last updated 10.14.09, 9 p.m. PDT
Wednesday, Oct 14 events
- 6-10pm: Las Vegas Tweetup, Tempo Lounge at Las Vegas Hilton Hotel, #lvtwtup
- 7-9pm: BlogWorld Tweetup, BRAND Steakhouse (lounge area) at Monte Carlo Hotel, #BlogWorldTweetup
- 7:30-9:30pm, REBlogWorld KickOff, Blue Martini Lounge, #rebw09, #BHGRealEstate
Thursday, Oct 15 events
- 5:30-8:30pm, Beer & Blog (WordCamp + BlogWorld kickoff), Bar Louie at Town Square, #bnblv (*note: @TheFrosty says a few folks will hit Pole Position, the indoor go cart speed way, after this)
- 6:30-9:30pm: Blogs with Balls VIP Event, ESPN Zone on Las Vegas Blvd, #bwblv
- 7-8:30pm: America's Got Talent Tweetup, Planet Hollywood, #AGTPH
- 8-9pm: Falls Mall Bar Tweetup, Fat Tuesdays at Planet Hollywood Miracle Mile Shops, #mallbar
- 8-11pm: BWE Techset & Blogworld After Hours Party*, The Bank Nightclub at Bellagio Hotel, #bwe09 (*note, the link goes to Facebook RSVP but can also RSVP via EventBrite.)
- 10pm, Photowalk: Blogworld & New Media Expo, meet in front of the Bellagio fountains by driveway entrance, #Blogworld09, #Photowalk, #LasVegas
- 10-10:45pm, LATISM (Latinos in Social Media) Tweetup, Bellagio Hotel (exact location TBD), #LATism
Friday, Oct 16 events
- 7-9AM, Profitable Podcast Breakfast Meetup, Peppermill (across from Stardust)
- 5:30-8pm, Zendesk Opening Night, Kokomo's Lounge at Mirage Hotel, #ZendeskON
- 7:30-9:30pm: Blogworld Opening Night Party, JET Nightclub at Mirage Hotel, #bwe09
- 8pm: Blogs with Balls Charity Poker Shootout, poker lounge at Hard Rock Hotel, #bwblv
- 9pm-1am: Blubrry After Party, Peppermill (across from Stardust), #bloglouder
- 10-11pm, Community/Political/Citizen Journalism Meetup, outside or in BLT burger at Mirage Hotel, #cjbwe
- 10pm-2am TweetBASH, LAVO Nightclub at The Palazzo, #tweetbash
Saturday, Oct 17 events
- 6:30-8pm: Travel Blogger/Tweeter/Anythinger Drinks, Space Quest Bar at Las Vegas Hilton, #travel, #bwe09
- 7-11pm: Photowalk: BlogWorld/WordCamp, meet at Monorail station just outside the Convention Center, #photowalk
- 7:30-9:30pm: Las Vegas Hilton BBQ Tweetup, poolside at Las Vegas Hilton, #LVHiltonBBQ
- 8pm: Red Carpet Party, Tempo Lounge at Las Vegas Hilton, #bwe09
- 9-11pm: Grand Tweetup, Studio 54 in MGM Grand Hotel, #bwe09
- 10pm-2am: TechKaraoke Shenanigans, Space Quest Bar at Las Vegas Hilton, #shenanigans, #techkaraoke
- 11pm-?, SITScation Drinks/Wrap Up, LAVO Nightclub at The Palazzo, #sitscation
Other options? NIGHTCLUBS: According to @searchguru, you can get free admission to all nightclubs in Vegas by callingl/texting Darin or Will 702-544-4368. (What? Aren't they on Twitter?) :)
CHEAP LATE-NIGHT EATS: Planet Hollywood is extending a warm welcome to #BWE09 folks... if you're craving sushi, they recommend Planet Hollywood’s Japanese restaurant, Koi for Happy Hour prices all day (1/2 off all drinks and appetizers all night) abd post-midmight a free shot, free crispy rice AND 15% off you bill. See here.
When that midnight hour crawls around and you’re craving some scrumptious sushi, you’ll just have to make a pit stop at Sushi not your cup of tea? Hit up the Strip House and mention @chefschenk, you’ll get a free cocktail to accompany your meal!
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: How about catching one of the award-winning Cirque du Soleil Vegas shows? Through a partnership with the show's organizers, Jessica Berlin, who does social media for Cirque, is offering complimentary tickets to bloggers willing to write an honest review of one of the shows. It might be too late now but be sure to check here for details.
See you in Vega$!
(Thanks to @jboydsandiego and @reblogworld for letting me know about the additional events I'd originally missed! Feel free to add additional events in the comments section or @iizLiz-me via Twitter)
Update 10.6: Yay! Looks like the BlogWorld organizers just started compiling the "Official" Guide to BWE Parties, Tweetups and Events - hallelujah!
whatihadforlunch.com - A Business Plan
Somewhat tongue in cheek. But hey, it could happen...
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