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Citizen Idiots.

The argument rages on about citizen reporters vs journalists. Here’s the comment I just left on a post that wanted to know if citizen journalists were the new paparazzi. I tried to explain that citizen journalists are like the Yeti … —yes, there’s more—

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Brilliance

Michael Kwan and I didn’t get to spend enough time together at CES last week, but I still am in awe of his work ethic and the amount of content he produces. Since I didn’t get to tell him that … —yes, there’s more—

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Social Media Engagement

No, I have not gotten engaged, unless you’re referring to the act of people and organizations reaching out to me via social media. And if that’s your point, then it’s true, I’ve had some engaging situations recently. 1 – Jet … —yes, there’s more—

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Citizen Media Makers – at CES

I get it. Anyone who has $99 and a dream can buy a Flip Cam and go make media. It might be of high enough quality to pass muster at any one of a number of broadcast networks. It might … —yes, there’s more—

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Klout Got Me A Jacket

Have you seen this show yet? Now I have and there’s a jacket on the way to prove it….kinda. While my new SouthLand jacket hasn’t arrived yet, I can only attest that Klout has gotten me a preview to the … —yes, there’s more—

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CES 2011, Some Prep

I don’t have my suitcase packed or my appointments during the show finalized, but the tech discovery journey I’m about to take in Las Vegas is nearly here. For almost a decade, I’ve reported from the Consumer Electronics Show in … —yes, there’s more—

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Conference Content

My current assignments in covering technology and lifestyle events has me flying back and forth across the United States. So, it was a relief this week when I found myself signed up to cover two events in my home state. … —yes, there’s more—

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The Bean Cast

Once again – as you can see in the sidebar – I was a cohost on The Bean Cast with Bob Knorpp. While his name might have extra P’s in it, I chalk it up to him being Prepared, Professional … —yes, there’s more—

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Downtown Boston Rotary Club

You know the phone call you get as you’re pulling into your driveway after your commute home? Phone perched in the crook of your neck, you’re reaching for your briefcase, shutting off the radio, grabbing the keys and trying to … —yes, there’s more—

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Is Social Media a Waste of Time?

Talk to a normal human and ask them how much of their day-to-day activity is controlled by Twitter, Facebook and other social media tools. They’ll likely back away from you slowly while offering you a nice tinfoil hat to wear. … —yes, there’s more—

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