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The Art of Getting Retweets

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Getting Retweets
Getting Retweets

Twitter has more than 500 million users, with 150,000 new users signing up every day. Not all of those are active users (that number is about 100 million every month), but those who do use Twitter actively generate an average of 55 million tweets per day. (Source)

Seeing those numbers, one would be an idiot not to want to take advantage of the potential audience on Twitter. No matter what your purpose may be – personal brand building or business expansion – there are a lot of people on Twitter who may be the targets of your message. And one way to get the word out even more is to get retweets – as many as you can; and the more retweets you get, the better.

So how do you go about getting retweets? [Read more…] about The Art of Getting Retweets

The 3 Crappiest Sci-Fi/Fantasy Shows of 2012

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2013 is a fresh new start for TV networks. With midseason returns, and new shows at every corner, couch potatoes the world over definitely have a lot to get excited about this year.

Then again, that’s what we keep saying as well whenever a new season of TV shows comes rolling in. Season in and season out we get a slew of new titles, some starting new addictions that create unbreakable appointments in fanatics’ schedules, while others fall short and leave viewers with a bad taste in their mouths.

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Cloud Tech Job Descriptions for 2013

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Cloud tech job descriptions
Cloud Computing

“IT hiring in 2013 will focus on jobs involving cloud computing, mobile technology and business intelligence, said staffing professionals.”

That’s the prediction of Fred O’Connor of InfoWorld for the following 11 months. The IT sector has been a vibrant scene in the recent years, and with cloud technology becoming more and more prevalent, it is but logical to assume that more job openings in the niche will crop up.

While cloud computing has a lot of personal applications – iOS users alone will attest to its convenience – businesses are also quickly adopting its use. For people in the IT sector, it is important to pay attention to developments in cloud computing, especially if you are interested in snatching a related job.

But what exactly are the cloud tech job descriptions? It is a relatively new field, to be sure, and as with new things, there are a lot of details to be laid out. [Read more…] about Cloud Tech Job Descriptions for 2013

Amazon Sales Up By 22%, eBooks Taking the Rein

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Kindle Tablets

Amazon has had a long and interesting story since its incorporation by Jeff Bezos in 1994. We’ve heard a lot of anecdotes about the dynamic founder, but what would probably come to the mind of the average consumer when Amazon is mentioned are books. Lots of them.

That may very well change in the near future, or perhaps it has already change. In the latest announcement of Amazon about its earnings, the direction the online store is going looks pretty clear – and it’s looking good for them. [Read more…] about Amazon Sales Up By 22%, eBooks Taking the Rein

Social Resume Infographic

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Social Resume
Social Resume

Finding a job is not as easy as we would like it to be, what with the huge number of people looking to make a living, and the economy not doing as well as everyone would want it to. The competition is tough, to say the least, and every job seeker – new graduate and experienced alike – has to make sure he has an edge over other job seekers.

And when it comes to finding a job, there usually is no way around it – a resume is needed. But gone are the days when the traditional resume is enough to catch the attention of employers and head hunters. That is not to say that traditional resumes are not being used. They are.

There is, however, the fact that there are more resources which job seekers can utilize to catch the eye of potential employers. Enter the social resume. [Read more…] about Social Resume Infographic

Atari Files for Bankrupcty, Childhood’s End!

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Atari
Atari

Anyone who was a kid (or a teenager for that matter) in the 80s would have at least a slight attachment to Atari. At the very least. For many, the attachment is more likely the kind of ties that make you want to go back to the times when you didn’t face the problems you do today.

No matter what the degree of your feelings towards Atari are, I am pretty sure you will be saddened by the news that the iconic brand in the gaming industry has filed for bankruptcy. [Read more…] about Atari Files for Bankrupcty, Childhood’s End!