“Texting Fountain Fall” Lady Has Criminal Background, Will Sue

Seems that lady who fell into the mall fountain while texting (in a video that went viral, and resulted in her heartfelt news appearances) seems to have some prior convictions on her record… a few retail thefts and a hit and run. At least she didn’t appear to get any shoplifted goodies wet. For more…

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Online-Video & Entrepreneurship

If you’re an entrepreneur interested in the Internet marketing and online-video, you’ll want pick up “Smarter, Faster and Cheaper,” which is a refreshing take on the space by mini-maven David Garland. My first impression of Garland, a fellow Wiley author, was jaded by his “as seen on ABC” logo and cheesy pocket hanky. I thought…

“Businesses Just Don’t Get It,” Say Local Social Media Consultants

“Social media still matters very much,” said Adam Winters, one of 34 social-media consultant who attended last night’s Global Federation of Social Media Consultants (GFSMC) at the Airport Ramada in Newark, New Jersey. The “Businesses Get Social” networking event, followed by a “meet and greet” at a nearby Denny’s, did not appear to attract clients or…

Hank The Evil Cowboy Alien Ninja and his Exploits Through Space and Time

It’s a user-generated rock opera called “Hank The Evil Cowboy Alien Ninja and his Exploits Through Space and Time.” And it’s not to late to enjoy watching (and help create) the real-time collaborative storytelling spearheaded by Songatron’s Jonathan Mann (see his “TheRockCookieBottom” YouTube channel and learn about his own daily song mission here). He’s the creator…

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WATCH The Future of Web-TV Emerge Before Your Eyes

It took hours, but I’ve compiled the definitive Twitter list of those hungry for web-tv and online video. In once click, you can follow reporters, CEOs, new-media gurus, events, groups, authors, techies, potentially some annoying vendors, select creators, speakers, experts… and, well, even me. It is, dear reader and confident, “The Coalition of the Willing”…