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When Facebook first began tailoring its services for business’ it was a slow process of trial and error. Being the first and largest social network to provide these services to brands, some things worked and some things changed. Now Facebook has set the standards in social media marketing, and the industry largely revolves around what Facebook will and will not allow on its network.

With the dawn of Google+ the competition has begun to heat up. Many loyal Facebookers were skeptical, but Google+ has continued to gain users at a steady pace since its release. However, social media marketers like myself are left wondering when Google will begin allowing brands to have their own pages and what features will these new brand pages have?
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Steve Jobs Resigns:
Well, everyone knew this was coming, but yes, Steve Jobs has resigned. It blew up on the web moments after the letter was posted. Since that dark Wednesday, Tim Cook the former COO of Apple, has been promoted to CEO and Apple stock has gone down. In the coming months, many will be holding their breath, seeing if Apple was just Steve Jobs or if it can survive without it’s creator. Definitely keeping my fingers crossed for the company, what about you?

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If you haven’t heard, The Big Lebowski was just released on Blu-Ray. While it was never a blockbuster when it was released in theaters, the film has gained unheard of success in video sales thanks to word of mouth promotion from dedicated fans. As a quintessential cult classic, The Big Lebowski has staved off the eventual ‘fade into oblivion’ that most films face.
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Twtrland:
Like Candyland, only better because this new platform analyzes your account and gives you a bunch of people you will want to follow (like your favorite candy!). With so many people on twitter, all claiming to be better than the other, it’s like mission impossible to find people who are tweeting about things that interest you. Now, instead of judging by their last few tweets, Twtrland goes deep into the tweeters history and comes back with interesting tweeters you will love. More Information…

Have you ever wondered if all those futuristic transportation devices from science fiction movies will actually be manufactured? I’ve always thought if I’d ever be able to drive a bat mobile or a flying car in my lifetime. Well, we might not be driving flying cars in the next couple of years, but transportation designers have revealed some awesome technology to hopefully revolutionize travel. These efficient and innovative new models of transportation will definitely keep you interested.

Solving Urban Traffic Problems
Everybody who loathes the stress of L.A. traffic dreams about the same thing, a car that can drive itself. Well, Future Urban Mobility is getting closer to everyone’s dream. Systems that advance safety and alleviate congestion are being constructed that would allow vehicles to communicate with each other as well as with infrastructure (our roads and highways). Traffic predictors and devices that tell when lights will change will certainly revolutionize the way we drive. BMW i is already getting started by supporting these concepts to provide solutions for urban environments.


X Parlee Concept Bike
Using your mind to control the gears on your bike probably isn’t something you envisioned doing in the near future. However, with technology advancing in leaps and bounds, this kind of ‘science fiction’ could mean you’ll be cycling with brainpower as well as muscle power.


Vienna Bike
When efficiency is the name of the game, there’s no better vehicle than an electrically powered, foldable bike. Known as the Vienna Bike, this practical device has the option of being either propelled electrically or with pedal power. But this doesn’t have to be a bike just for neighborhood strolls. With a range from about 30 to 60 miles, it seems like just the innovation needed for local errands and commutes.


The Solar Impulse
The first solar powered plane, the Solar Impulse, just recently completed its first
international flight from Switzerland to Belgium. The plane’s main purpose is to serve as an example for other transportation designers and engineers to be more energy efficient. I mean if solar energy can power something like a plane, why we can’t use this efficient energy source for other means of transportation? But who knows, in years to come one of us could be a passenger on a solar airplane.


The Hybrid Ferrari
For companies like Ferrari, where sleekness and speed are the selling points in their design, it’s tough to have fuel efficiency as another top feature. Well, three designers managed to string together all of these components to win the Ferrari World Design Contest and impress the top designers at Ferrari. Some of these creative ideas could easily influence the next product for Ferrari and maybe blend the hybrid and sport car world.

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What if social media platforms went to war? They would make some sweet propaganda posters, that much is certain. Sign up today, the front needs your help!


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Roaming Street Food:
All around the world people eat street food. It is cheap, easy, and usually phenomenally good. Now meet the American version of street food: Food Trucks. These delicious mobile food dispensaries have only become more popular as the years have passed. The more affordable trucks give chefs room to experiment with cool exotic ingredients, but keep the prices down so everyone can try it, making it a win-win. I mean, it’s gotta say something when Zagat comes out with a 2011 food truck review (naming Kogi BQQ as one of their favorites in LA). Check out Mashable’s (beautifully designed) infographic to learn how they started, how quickly they have progressed into a profit machines, and in general, all things food truck. More Information…

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Feeling Mellow? Try Some JELL-O!
With the economy, healthcare, and the general state of American, JELL-O has noticed that people are down. When people are down, they share their misery with other people, more recently through Twitter. So JELL-O has set out to cheer America up with nothing other than… pudding! By tracking tweets, they monitor the general mood of people, and if it’s sad, free pudding is coming your way!
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Google+ has already captured the fond devotion and attachment of social networking users around the world. Of the 10 million users estimated so far, most find it truly engrossing and expansive. Hopefully, it can continue to grow and fill the demands of those unsatisfied with the leading social networking site, Facebook. However, most users aren’t disappointed with Facebook’s cutting edge style. We all know Facebook is awesome… but what kind of innovation does Google+ have to offer?
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