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Country Stars Support, Mock Candidates During Presidential Debate

Billy Dukes — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:00:54 +0000

The third and final presidential debate was Monday night, and like millions of Americans, many of country music's biggest stars watched and reacted. A few got fired up about claims made by both presidential candidates, while others -- like Brad Paisley -- cracked a few jokes to followers on Twitter.

Social Media And Your Business

Rob Garrett — Tue, 29 May 2012 16:45:34 +0000

There will be a seminar to learn about setting up a social media strategy for your business on Thursday May 31, starting at 3 pm. It will take place in the SBDC Training Room located at 3402 N. Ben Wilson. It will be a free event for Chamber Members and $100 for Non-Chamber participants. Learn [...]

10 Things Overheard During Facebook's IPO Announcement

Danny Gallagher — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:00:45 +0000

Just a few years ago, Facebook became a simple way for teenagers and old classmates to keep up with their friends while pretending to work. Now, it’s a billion dollar company with its own publicly traded stock.

The announcement offered its own share of shocked faces and flabbergasted statements. Here are some things that were probably said during Facebook’s IPO announcement.

Are You The Next X Factor?

Rob Garrett — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:08:54 +0000

Are you ready for…the X-Factor! They will be taping auditions for the second season of Fox’s hit show in Austin on May 24th and 25th. Suddenlink is giving away four tickets to all four auditions. Just go to facebook.com/mysudde

Study: Facebook Users Access Site Through Smartphones More Than Computers

Danny Gallagher — Wed, 09 May 2012 21:00:32 +0000

Some of the world’s smallest computers now make up a big part of Facebook’s traffic. The social networking giant gets the bulk of its traffic from smartphone devices such as iPhones and Androids, according to a new report compiled by comScore. Its annual “Mobile Metrix” report found that for the month of March, Facebook users [...]

New Advanced Coke Machine At Double Daves!

Rob Garrett — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 18:00:41 +0000

Double Dave’s Pizza Works is the first in Victoria to bring us new technology for you soda drinkers out there. It’s not only for soda drinkers but also for people that enjoy Powerade, Minute Maid, Hi-C, and even water. It’s the latest and greatest form of technology from the Coca-Cola Company. I tested it out [...]

How Are You Adapting to Facebook and Other Social Media? – Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 19:45:05 +0000

Now that people are getting more used to being on social networks like Facebook they seem to be getting more picky about whom they are sharing their information with.

According to a survey from the Pew Research Center, 63 percent of social media network users removed people from their friend rolls in 2011, which was up from the 56 percent of those who did so in 2009.

Even Grandma Is On Facebook

Joe Bob — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:29:57 +0000

I can remember my Dad asking me about the internet. No specific questions… it was more like “what is the internet?”. Think back 10 years… would you ever have imagined that facebook would be the phenomenon it is today? It has become so huge that even Grandma is using it. Edens Edge is [...]

My Addictions

Rob Garrett — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 20:17:41 +0000

No not for drugs. I'm talking about everyday addictions or habits that people have. I think my number one addiction would be soda. I drink so much soda it's sick. I prefer Mountain Dew, Cherry Pepsi or Cherry Coke, Mellow Ye

If Joseph And Mary Had Facebook

Rob Garrett — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:03:53 +0000

This has been going around the web lately. I have to say it's a very creative idea and whoever did this should be thanked!

Your Chance to Win Tickets to See Taylor Swift Live In Concert and Meet Her Backstage!

Amory Gritta — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 12:00:32 +0000

Taylor Swift fanatics: We’ve got your chance to see and meet the country superstar! Just head over to our Facebook page and enter to win – signing up only takes a second. The winner of the contest will get two tickets to see Taylor Swift in Houston, TX on November 5, 2011. You’ll also get [...]

Can Wasting Time Online Improve Employee Productivity?

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:30:46 +0000

In a study that anyone who works in an office will heartily embrace, researchers found that spending small parts of the day wasting time on the Internet makes workers more productive because it acts to mentally refresh them.

“Browsing the Internet serves an important restorative function,” concludes the report from the National University of Singapore.

Study Finds Decreased Social Media Use Among Many Younger People

Shauna Wright — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 11:00:32 +0000

A study by technology research firm Gartner, which recently surveyed 6,295 people between the ages of 13 and 74, reveals almost a quarter of 18- to 29-year-olds use social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter less than when they first signed up for the services, with many saying the services simply aren’t that much fun anymore.

“The trend shows some social media fatigue among early adopters,” says Brian Blau, research director at Gartner. “And the fact that 31 percent of younger consumers indicated that they were getting bored with their social network is a situation that social media providers should monitor, as they will need to innovate and diversify to keep consumer attention.”

Grand Ole Opry Hosting George Jones' 80th Birthday Party

Jeff Giles — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 12:25:21 +0000

How does a legend celebrate his birthday? In the case of George Jones, who will turn 80 on September 13, it’s with a birthday party at the Grand Ole Opry. And dessert. The Opry is hosting Jones’ upcoming birthday bash, which will include a tribute concert featuring a lineup with Alan Jackson, Montgomery Gentry, and [...]

Meet and See Country Superstar Jason Aldean in Los Angeles

Amory Gritta — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 11:35:52 +0000

Attention Jason Aldean fans! We've got an opportunity for you and a friend to fly to Los Angeles, CA to see Aldean live and meet him backstage. Check out our Facebook page to sign up [

Dallas City Workers Get Counseling for Using Facebook Too Much On the Job

Amory Gritta — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 13:30:47 +0000

Technically, Dallas city workers aren’t allowed to do personal business when they are on the taxpayer’s dime. Which is why two dozen workers at Dallas’ city hall are in hot water after a probe revealed that they were spending a good chunk of their day on Facebook. The social media fans received punishments of reprimands [...]

This is Not the Casey Anthony You're Looking For

Amory Gritta — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 17:48:04 +0000

There are times when I am mildly entertained by the name my parents chose for me.

Particularly, I enjoy going to the doctor’s office and watching the face of the nurse as she first struggles to pronounce my first name and then as she finally says it and sees me in all my goatee-d glory stand and head her way.

Amused or not, however, if someone searches for my name on a social networking site or the Internet in general, it’s a pretty sure bet it’ll be me you find and not some poor unfortunate soul who shares the same name.

Enter for a Chance to See and Meet Blake Shelton

Amory Gritta — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 13:15:38 +0000

Hooked on “Home”? Can’t get enough “Honey Bee”? Well, listen up Blake Shelton superfan – we’ve got a chance for you to see Blake Shelton live, and meet him backstage. Sign up on our Facebook page for a chance to catch up with Shelton on tour – including a two-night hotel stay and airfare for [...]

How Many Grandparents Are Tweeting and Facebooking? More Than You Might Think

Shauna Wright — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 16:00:31 +0000

If your grandmother has recently friended you on Facebook or followed you on Twitter, you’re not alone. The website myvouchercodes.co.uk recently conducted a survey in which it asked people over 60 about their social media habits. It yielded some interesting results. About 22% of respondents had at least one social media account. Of those, 71% [...]

British Citizens Dress Like the Undead for Zombie Awareness [VIDEO]

Jordan Breindel — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 14:00:59 +0000

A group of about 200 concerned citizens dressed as zombies this weekend and marched through the British city of Leicester to highlight the city’s lack of preparation for an uprising of the undead. After Leicester resident Robert Ainsley learned (via a freedom of information request) that the city did not have a zombie contingency plan built into its emergency preparations, he and 26-year-old politics graduate James Dixon used Twitter and Facebook to mobilize the masses. The demonstrators walked from the famous Haymarket Memorial Clock Tower to the offices of city council in protest.

Videos of the zombie march below: