December 2011
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One of Us: Jason Roberts
By: Ryan Estes Beer: The Original American Social Network.  Beer is responsible for the American Revolution.  Sounds odd, but true.  The ‘founding fathers’ were generally a lofty bunch of blowhards.  It was the men in the pubs, over beers, who burned the fires of revolution.  Paul Revere was the guy who bridged the democratic ideals with the brawn of the American citizen.  Revere raised many a...
Dec 27th
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Mind Your Mingling
By: Katrina Pfannkuch As an entrepreneur, making sure you get out and connect with as many people as possible is part of the deal – in person and online. But the spray gun approach to networking isn’t necessarily the best. Without an idea of how you are truly adding value for people in a way that works for them, you waste their time and your own. But what, you ask, about spreading the word as...
Dec 26th
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What I Learned in 2011 →
Dec 25th
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Just a Dream: End of the Million Dollar Campaign
by Candice P. Cendaña   Some campaigns end for a host of reasons; this particular campaign ended because of one—leaders were unwilling to change.  They were unwilling to explore different types of advertising, they were unwilling to explore different types of media, and they were unwilling to get out of their comfort zone.  This organization is in the same place they were before–without a...
Dec 24th
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Official Launch 12.11.2011 - We Want You!
… And we’re live. A big thanks to the folks at Dazzle Jazz Restaraunt + Lounge for hosting Talklaunch’s official launch party. A special thanks to the Talklaunch contributors: Jason, Katrina, Paul, and Heidi who gave up their Sunday afternoon (and Tebow time) to make the event a success! Talklaunch delivers dynamic web presence to businesses. We are taking our Tri-Prong System (Engaging Social...
Dec 24th
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Last Minute Gift Ideas for Men →
Do you know what all boys want? Guns, knives, girls and food.  Nothing changes.  Here is a collection of some gift ideas your guy is sure to cherish.  
Dec 23rd
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Young Guinevere - Read by Estes
8thgradeball: Recorded 12.13.2011 Click HERE to listen on your phone. The Ryan Estes Podcast - 8th Grade Ball: In this Episode Estes reads Young Guinevere by Robert D. San Souci, illustrated by Jamichael Henterly.  I recorded this for my kids and figured your kids would enjoy it too.  Merry Christmas friends. ___ Listen • Subscribe in iTunes • Subscribe via. RSS
Dec 23rd
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Next-generation vending machine concept
This concept model for a next-generation vending machine, which features a see through display, is being developed by Sanden, a large manufacturer of vending machines, in conjunction with Okaya Electronics and Intel. This concept model has a vertical, 65-inch, Full HD transparent display. The products behind the display can be seen through the glass, and you can simultaneously see high...
Dec 20th
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Everybody pirates: RIAA, Homeland Security caught...
By Zack Whittaker | December 18, 2011, 1:48pm PST Summary: Since the release of a website that monitors nearly 20 percent of all public BitTorrent downloaders, even more pro-SOPA figures have been found downloading copyrighted material. Earlier this week, it was found that employees of major copyright holders Sony, Universal, and Fox were all found to have illegally downloaded content through...
Dec 20th
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QR code tattoo generates random links
This tattoo is way better than a dolphin riding a unicorn jumping over a rainbow. (Credit: Video screenshot by Amanda Kooser/CNET) Deciding on a tattoo pretty much means you’re stuck with an image for life. To combat staleness, Fred Bosch chose a tattoo that will never look the same twice. Bosch had a QR code inked onto the inside of his forearm. Scanning it is like a box of chocolates....
Dec 20th
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How the world’s 50 most valuable brands are faring...
Dec 16th
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Social Commerce Psychology →
Dec 15th
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Facebook Timeline
Want to get the new Facebook’s timeline in your profile? Go to https://www.facebook.com/about/timeline click the “Get timeline” button. 
Dec 15th
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Dec 14th
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The Anatomy of a perfect Website
Dec 13th
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The 10 Most Innovative Viral Video Ads of 2011
K-Swiss MFCEO Volkswagen - The Force The Silent Indian National Anthem Life in a day Doug, Fords’s Spokespuppet Go Beyond the Cover Seagull Stole GoPro World GOne Sour Ojai Valley Tacidermy Commercial Kia Soul Hamster
Dec 12th
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WatchWatch
radstake: Twine: The Revolutionary Box That Can Make Your Appliances Tweet
Dec 12th
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Dec 6th
Dec 3rd
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zazen - make time
Dec 2nd