The apocalypse has come and gone. No one was raptured on May 21, 2011, but everyone was talking about it. Why all the buzz about the end of the world? This is the first apocalypse in the online social-networking age. The same online viral phenomenon that brought us keyboard cat, Dr Horrible's Sing Along Blog, and Justin Bieber put Harold Camping’s apocalypse in the … [Read more...] about The Non-Zombie Viral Apocalypse
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Making a Successful Viral Video
I have broken the code on how to make an explosive viral video that will get you noticed. And I will share this secret with you – free of charge. When your video goes viral you are on your way to the top. Just ask Justin Bieber. He was just a kid with a decent voice until his YouTube video when “crazy” viral. The next thing you know he’s selling millions of records … [Read more...] about Making a Successful Viral Video
Killing Time on the Internet
Yes, the Internet is has increased productivity, but let's face it, we love to kill time online. Here are some fun websites to get a chuckle and slash some time. WikiBombs While Wikipedia does a good job of cleaning up bad information, WikiBombs takes screenshots of funny entries before it gets taken down. Here’s one of my favorites that actually appeared on … [Read more...] about Killing Time on the Internet
Your Voice and Your Blog can make a Difference
Your voice can make a difference. And your blog can be the megaphone for your voice so you can be heard. Ask Natalie Munroe. She blogged to vent about the problems with today’s youth. And as an English teacher in suburban Philadelphia she had plenty of firsthand experience. She shared online about her experiences and opinions on the lack of discipline (among other … [Read more...] about Your Voice and Your Blog can make a Difference
What is the Internet from 1994
Clip from the Today show in January of 1994 with Brain and Katie trying to understand this new thing called the Internet. While more people get the Internet, people are still trying to comprehend Katie's hair! https://youtu.be/UlJku_CSyNg … [Read more...] about What is the Internet from 1994