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MESSAGE TO PARENTS:

2011-12-29T08:39:00.001-08:00

The next time you bring the kids to visit grandpa and grandma (who happens to have Parkinson's disease), don't let the kids play on their computer and set the router to have a password that nobody knows which means calling me for a visit at $95 an hour! THANK YOU!

Organizing

2011-12-27T07:25:00.001-08:00

On cold winter days when we woke to the sweet radio sound declaring "No School", my older sister and I would embark on an all day project figuring out a new way to organize our 10x10 bedroom. We enjoyed every minute of it and learned how to creatively stack boxes, double purpose hangers and hang all our stuffed animals from the walls and ceiling.

Can you think of ways to creatively stack your desktop folders or icons? Or perhaps just find ways to hang a stylus from your iPhone?

McStud

2011-11-03T11:50:00.001-07:00

A young guy just sat down in Starbucks with a T-shirt on that says "McStud". I wonder if he's related to the "mcMuffin" across the street at McDonalds!

Rediscovering the Library

2011-11-02T12:33:00.001-07:00

After giving up visiting the local library many years ago, I am now returning. Why? While Starbucks has been my home recently I have come to the conclusion it is not a place to get any real work done. The final straw today... 2 older women who had just finished their tennis match sat gossiping like 2 school girls about another woman they played tennis with. The noise level in Starbucks has risen too high for me to return. If you need me, I'll be at the library where it still is quiet AND they have Free Wi-Fi!

Real Social Networking

2011-10-29T14:48:00.001-07:00

Our local chamber has struck upon how important social networking can be in today's business world. Instead of a monthly chamber mixer, they now have a "social networking" meeting where everyone still shows up in person.

It's Halloween Weekend on Foursquare! Get ready to unlock some spookily surprises

2011-10-29T12:17:00.000-07:00

Vampires, viruses, zombies, oh my! Halloween is on a Monday this year which means you’ve got the whole weekend to pay homage to your favorite flesh-eating memes (and unlock a few badges) before the official trick-or-treating begins.

Starting at 8pm tonight, remember to check in to all your ghoulish goings-on and say “Happy Halloween” to your buddies. Got some parties on the agenda? Check in with a swarm of friends for a spooky surprise!
Have fun this weekend! If you’re still looking for something to do, you can check out today’s foursquare Follow Friday for a bunch of suggestions for getting your scare on.
UPDATE: You can start earning the Spooky Swarm badge Saturday night! Get excited for your haunted houses!

Share your confusion

2011-05-08T10:45:00.001-07:00

Seth's Blog: Share your confusions

Facebook Launches Send Button, Replaces Email to a Friend

2011-04-29T11:39:00.000-07:00

Facebook Launches Send Button, Replaces Email to a Friend

5 Tips for Closing a Sale on Facebook

2011-04-29T11:32:00.000-07:00

5 Tips for Closing a Sale on Facebook

RIP TYPEWRITERS

2011-04-26T07:57:00.001-07:00

RIP Typewriters: Last Manufacturer Closes Its Doors [REPORT]: http://on.mash.to/dV2xgL

Should You Outsource Your Social Media Efforts?

2011-04-20T13:26:00.000-07:00

Should You Outsource Your Social Media Efforts?

How non-profits can maximize Facebook

2011-04-18T13:23:00.001-07:00

How Non-Profits Can Maximize Engagement on Facebook: http://on.mash.to/fVVbOZ

Web ads supersede print advertising

2011-04-17T10:20:00.001-07:00

For the first time web advertising like Google Ads and Facebook Advertising have brought in more money then the old traditional newspaper, tv, radio advertising. Makes me feel good as a business that I am ahead of the curve instead of behind the eight ball. Too many business want to take no risk and live in the slow lane. That's exactly why Borders bookstore is no longer with us. And that's also why Nordstrom's a day later announced they were jumping into the new world with it's purchase of the online retail compNy Hautelook.com. Come on people WAKE UP!!!

Google Grants for Non-Profits NOW AVAILABLE!

2011-03-18T14:32:00.000-07:00

We are very excited to begin working with our non-profits on applying for the new Google Grants for Non-Profits. The grant will provide each non-profit recipient up to $10,000 worth of Google Adwords for promoting their cause. I can't think of 1 non-profit that couldn't use that type of FREE promotion on the internet right now.

If you are a non-profit who would like to apply for this grant and need assistance, please feel free to contact me 760-341-3438 or email me at denise.welch@newmediaid.com

Interview with COD Nursing Grad

2011-02-24T10:33:00.001-08:00

I just finished a video interview of the most Wonderful 23 year old RN who went through the College of the Desert's Nursing program and graduated last may. Mother inspired her as a pediatric nurse in Tijuana. She didn't learn English until she was 16. She works parttime right now but would love to work full-time. Anyone know any doctors who are hiring RNs?

College of Desert

2011-01-31T13:26:00.001-08:00

I miss going to school and learning something new. How about you?

Brrrrrr!

2011-01-30T17:25:00.001-08:00

Time to go get some wonton soup at Soul of China in LQ.

Costco at noon

2011-01-20T12:37:00.001-08:00

Crazy!

I'm in Love AGAIN!!

2011-01-18T19:19:00.001-08:00

Starbucks has just rolled out their mobile app to pay for purchases!

The Game of LIFE

2010-10-04T20:35:00.000-07:00

This weekend I spent a majority of my time focused on my nephew who is 12 years old rather than the social media world that now envelopes me. You would think being 12 that everything revolves around technology but surprisingly we spent Saturday learning how to shoot arrows at the Archery Range, biking while he roller-bladed, playing the game of LIFE and... going to the movies to watch Alpha and Omega.

Whoa... let's back up a minute. The game of LIFE? The last time I played that game was when I was a senior in high school!

But alas, my nephew insisted we play.

My brother and his wife started out the game by choosing the START COLLEGE path (me included) and my nephew chose the START CAREER path. (For a laugh, Click Here to revisit the rules of the game of LIFE) HMMM... isn't that interesting. It seems we were all off to our chosen paths until we all had to stop and GET MARRIED. Then we all had to stop and BUY THE HOUSE. Of course there were kids along the way and then the ultimate was choosing whether you thought you could retire at Millionaire Estates or opt for the modest life at Countryside Acres.

I turned to my brother (younger) and said "How old is this game?" (It turns out pretty old).

The real interesting conversation came after we returned from the movies and I asked my nephew if he wanted to play Mario Kart on the Wii.

He turned around and said... No... that's too old. : (

Facebook Places

2010-09-26T17:56:00.000-07:00

Recently Facebook had a big meeting that occurred with a lot of intrigue and secrecy.
Not only was Facebook present along with a ton of media but also so were 2 other obscure companies… FourSquare and Gowalla. What was the big announcement all about?

Facebook was announcing a new Facebook feature called Facebook Places.

Upon hearing about it I immediately update my Facebook application on my iphone and presto the places appeared dead center.

For those of you who don’t know, recently many companies have been pursuing the integration of geo-location application inside of their programs. Foursquare who has 4 million subscribers allows you to “check in” at businesses and earn badges (just like girl scouts and boy scouts) as well as receive specials for becoming a Mayor of that business.

Gowalla also asks you to “check in “ but their subscription is only 1 million. So why was I so excited when FB made their announcement?

It’s related directly to the numbers...

Gowalla ……………..1million potential people
4 Square …………….. 4 million potential people
FourSquare ……….. 500 millionpotential people!

Alex, I think Ill take FB places for 500 million!!!!

BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN!

2010-07-29T22:01:00.001-07:00

OK... I guess I better get my act together and start WALKING THE WALK and TALKING THE TALK.

I tell everyone how important it is to share information and frankly I have been the worst this past year in doing so.

I promise to do better.

Instead of emailing everyone a newsletter however, I have decided to invite you weekly to view my blog and see what the latest is in the computer world. And while you're there, you can join in the conversation and comment on anything I post or others post as well.

I really do miss helping you stay on top of this extremely fast paced technology world we're living in and hope you'll come and join me again.

Thanks for listening!

Denise