Real <Time> World

2011 was an incredible year for social sharing. We turned a year’s worth of AddThis data into an awesome infographic reviewing the top social moments.

The Syracuse University Scandal Reinforces How We Never Really Know a Person

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 12:13:50 -0500

The Syracuse University Scandal Reinforces How We Never Really Know a Person:

The scandals at Penn State and Syracuse and the reactions or inactions of university officials, ESPN, the Post Standard, police and DA, go beyond the evidence or lack thereof. The shock of these allegations paralyzed everyone into inaction and disbelief. It clouds our judgement and makes us say things we regret later.

Racing from NYC to DC…Planes, trains and automobiles

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 20:30:00 -0500

Racing from NYC to DC…Planes, trains and automobiles:

I have always wondered which is faster, flying from NYC to DC or taking the train. The results are surprising to me.

Joe Paterno, Penn State and Morals

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:15:13 -0500

Joe Paterno, Penn State and Morals:

Would Joe Paterno, head coach, at least for today, of Penn State University football, stop to help someone who was injured on the side of the road? Based on his behavior and the behavior of leadership at PSU, I am guessing he would not.

Big East and West Virginia Sue Each Other, Who Else is Enjoying this $hit $how

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 21:47:20 -0400

Big East and West Virginia Sue Each Other, Who Else is Enjoying this $hit $how:

Funny post about how the Big East has created such a mess that they are now suing and counter suing their own members while at the same time inviting new members 2000 miles away in Idaho. Desperation stinks.

WordPress or Tumblr, Which Is the Right Blog Platform To Get Visitors?

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:32:39 -0400

WordPress or Tumblr, Which Is the Right Blog Platform To Get Visitors?:

WordPress or Tumblr, its a question many of my friends are asking as they start blogging. Here are some observations and stats that show some really big differences in each platform’s ability to help you get visitors. Very helpful in understanding why Tumblr is better than WordPress.

Entrepreneurial Success Happens in Places Other than Silicon Valley

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:18:01 -0400

Entrepreneurial Success Happens in Places Other than Silicon Valley:

Mark Zuckerberg says if he started Facebook today he would have stayed in Boston. Silicon Valley is just a place on a map, great ideas, people and execution can happen anywhere.

Using Social Media Trends to Help You Get A Job

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 12:03:09 -0400

Using Social Media Trends to Help You Get A Job:

On November 15th, I am speaking at Syracuse University about how social media is changing the way we network and get jobs. I will be covering social trends and how your online brand impact your chances of getting a job or that key business connection.

My iPhone4S after 3 weeks

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:35:47 -0400

My iPhone4S after 3 weeks:

Helpful review of the iPhone4S if you are still on the fence on purchasing one.

5 Years of Sharing, millions of domains, billions of users, trillions of views

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:37:19 -0400

5 Years of Sharing, millions of domains, billions of users, trillions of views:

Here is an awesome infographic on 5 years worth of trends in social networking and sharing. It is amazing to see how Facebook and Twitter have grown up as major social networks.

My memories of Steve Jobs

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 21:20:04 -0400

My memories of Steve Jobs:

A great post about the influence Steve Jobs had on so many people, whether you got the chance to meet him or not. Or in this post’s case almost ran him over!

Oh the humanity…iPhone5 is actually called iPhone4S, Why does it matter?

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 21:21:00 -0400

Oh the humanity…iPhone5 is actually called iPhone4S, Why does it matter?:

Apple may have disappointed the media by not incrementing the version number of iPhone4 to iPhone5, but consumers will not care. Here is a great post on why the press is panning it, why they are wrong and some of the best features of the new iPhone.

The next iPhone is going to look like iPhone4 and that is a good thing

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:28:42 -0400

The next iPhone is going to look like iPhone4 and that is a good thing:

Tomorrow Apple release the next iPhone, called iPhone4S, and while it has the same look and feel of iPhone4, the guts of the phone will be a marked improvement over iPhone4.