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Yes, Sticks and Stones Can Break Your Bones When You’re Only Nine

Yes, Sticks and Stones Can Break Your Bones When You’re Only Nine
February 25, 2013 3 Comments »

By now, you've all heard the horrible details. The satiric and "false-headline news" making site, The Onion shared a tweet last night during the Oscars that called nine year old Academy Award nominated actress Quvenzhané Wallis a c*%t. I won't ... Read More »

Have You Fallen Out of Love with Google Plus?

Have You Fallen Out of Love with Google Plus?
October 11, 2011 12 Comments »

Time well tell if Google + can sustain itself in the future as a viable social network. Right now, I am remain unimpressed, but we also know how fast things can change in social media Read More »

Thank You For Being a Friend (Golden Girl Style)

Thank You For Being a Friend (Golden Girl Style)
September 16, 2011 9 Comments »

Every once in awhile, someone comes into your life and you have no idea why---you just know that you are thankful for them being there for you no matter what. I feel the need to use this blog post as ... Read More »

Can You Live Without Facebook? A Recent Study Indicates NO

Can You Live Without Facebook? A Recent Study Indicates NO
September 13, 2011 5 Comments »

I am not by any means stepping on a high horse, because trust me, I am guilty as charged. But what would life be without Facebook? What could we be doing with that 53 billion hours other than sitting on ... Read More »

5 things people should stop doing when referring to Google+ (Google Plus)

July 13, 2011 22 Comments »

But just like any new thing on the innerwebs, there are always those that simply don't get it---I mean, how many times did you have to explain to someone how to use Twitter before people finally caught on? Google+ has ... Read More »

Another Example of Celeb Twitter Fail: Gilbert Gottfried

March 18, 2011 12 Comments »

Earlier this week, we learned that comedian and voice of AFLAC's duck Gilbert Gottfried, had been let go by the long/short disability insurance giant because of racist remarks he tweeted against Japanese after the earthquake and subsequent tsunamis which has ... Read More »

Chicago Sisterhood: Lunch, Tea, & Cupcakes (Photos)

January 31, 2011 8 Comments »

On Sunday, I met up with my good friend Curvatude and Diva Living with AIDS activist, Rae Lewis Thornton. If you are unfamiliar with Rae, she first graced the cover of Essence magazine in 1994 and has been living with ... Read More »

10 Celebrities You Should Be Following on Twitter

January 19, 2011 6 Comments »

I have written numerous pieces on this website about celebrities and Twitter---most of it has not been positive. Read More »

Koowie.com: The Anti-Facebook Social Network That You Might Just Like

January 18, 2011 4 Comments »

That is exactly what happened this past weekend. I received information about Koowie.com and it made me curious. It is touted as the anti-Facebook website and Craigslist alternative for its users Read More »

Twitter: The Perfect Way for Celebs to Put Foot in Mouth

January 3, 2011 7 Comments »

Twitter is a wonderful avenue for entertainers to share their worlds with their fans and followers, but sometimes they seem to get caught up in the moment with foolishness Read More »

Bloggers, Leave a Comment! It Does a Body Good

October 13, 2010 17 Comments »

Tweet Once you become a serious blogger, your appreciation for the artform increases. Or it should. Lately, I have seen that my blogging audience has grown—and I owe a huge part of that to the community that I have subconsciously ... Read More »

5 Tips To Utilize When Tweeting Your Links

October 7, 2010 4 Comments »

Tweet Twitter is the definitive place to get your blog and website links out to the masses. But in a sea of links and massive publicity, how can you make your links stand out above the others? And how can ... Read More »

The Chicks In Chicago—Travel Series With That Tech Chick

September 8, 2010 4 Comments »

Tweet In my second life, I think I would’ve been a travel blogger. I am a fan of nice hotels with unparalleled service, fabulous amenities, and attention to detail as well as a wonderful location that features tons of stuff ... Read More »

Do You Wear White After Labor Day?

September 1, 2010 1 Comment »

Tweet I took to my Twitter and Facebook yesterday and asked the fashion old question for the ages: Do you wear white after Labor Day? When I was little, I remember my mother and grandmother were both adamant about me ... Read More »

10 Mistakes People Make Most On Twitter From an Un-Expert

August 17, 2010 10 Comments »

Tweet I love how the term “expert” is being thrown around these days. There are indeed a few experts who know their way around social media and Twitter, but it isn’t very hard to navigate your brand around Twitter if ... Read More »

Twitter’s @GabiFresh Wins Highly Sought After Spot For MTV TJ!

August 9, 2010 1 Comment »

Tweet The power of social media, I tell you. MTV thought enough of Twitter and the social media wave that it came up with a contest to engage its readers and followers. The contest was for an MTV TJ (a ... Read More »

Are Celebrities Ruining Our Social Networking Experience?

July 29, 2010 13 Comments »

Tweet Yesterday morning when I checked my email, I was inundated with news about rapper/producer Kanye West joining Twitter and performing an impromptu “concert” for Facebook staffers. I really didn’t think this was news per-se; celebrities have been on Twitter ... Read More »

Blogging Mom Uses Social Media As She Auditions For American Idol

July 21, 2010 2 Comments »

Tweet I first came in contact with Kat last year through Blacksportsonline. I needed a logo made for my new blog and she came high recommended from BSO. We quickly began working and collaborating on a logo which I used ... Read More »